Description

This Crockpot Taco Casserole is a cozy, hands-off way to get all your favorite taco flavors in one bubbly, cheesy dish. Loaded with seasoned meat, beans, corn, and salsa, it slow cooks into a hearty, scoopable casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Just layer, set, and let the crockpot do the work.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
2 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onion and minced garlic, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until no longer pink and the onions are softened, about 5–7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then transfer the cooked meat mixture to the crockpot.
Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), taco seasoning, and salsa to the crockpot. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips over the meat mixture in the crockpot. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the chips.
Repeat the layers with the remaining crushed tortilla chips and the remaining shredded cheese.
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Scoop the casserole into bowls or onto plates and serve hot, topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

You can use either ground beef or turkey pick your favorite or what you have on hand.
For a thicker, more casserole-like texture, let the cooked casserole sit with the lid off for 10–15 minutes before serving.
The tortilla chips will soften as they cook, giving you a tamale-pie-style texture rather than a crunchy nacho feel.
Adjust the heat level by using mild or hot salsa and tomatoes with green chilies.
If your slow cooker runs hot, check the casserole on the earlier side of the cooking range.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–6 hours (or 2–3 hours on HIGH)
Category: Main Course, Casserole
Method: Slow Cooker, Crockpot
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 350 kcal (approx.)
Sugar: 4 g (approx.)
Sodium: 780 mg (approx., will vary with brands)
Fat: 18 g (approx.)
Saturated Fat: 8 g (approx.)
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g (approx.)
Trans Fat: 0 g (approx.)
Carbohydrates: 26 g (approx.)
Fiber: 5 g (approx.)
Protein: 20 g (approx.)
Cholesterol: 65 mg (approx.)

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