Irresistible Slow Cooker Taco Casserole Recipe Delight Recipe
This Irresistible Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is a comforting one-pot Mexican-inspired dish packed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers. Melting cheddar cheese on top adds a creamy richness, making it perfect for an easy family dinner. Customize with your favorite toppings for extra flavor and enjoy leftovers for days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mix of colors)
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Season the beef: Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld with the meat.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the seasoned beef to the slow cooker. Add rinsed black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chopped bell peppers. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
- Add cheese: Approximately 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let the cheese melt fully.
- Serve: Dish out hot and garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or avocado for an extra flavor boost.
Notes
- For a leaner, healthier alternative, substitute lean ground turkey for beef.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat or fresh avocado slices for creaminess.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- This recipe works well for meal prep and can be served with tortilla chips, rice, or wrapped in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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