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Crockpot Taco Casserole

Crockpot Taco Casserole

Tender ground beef, vibrant veggies, and zesty taco seasoning, all simmered to perfection in your Crockpot, then layered with gooey cheese and crispy tortilla chips.
Cook Time 3 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup water
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce corn drained
  • 10 ounce diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) undrained
Cheese & Chips
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 bag tortilla chips (any variety)
Toppings (optional)
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • diced avocado
  • chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Crockpot
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
    1 pound ground beef
  2. Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has slightly thickened.
    1 packet taco seasoning, 1 cup water
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and green chilies. Mix well.
    15 ounce black beans, 15 ounce corn, 10 ounce diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
  4. Layer in Crockpot: Lightly grease your Crockpot. Layer half of the tortilla chips on the bottom, followed by half of the ground beef mixture, and then half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
    8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 bag tortilla chips
  5. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, ground beef mixture, and cheeses.
    8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 bag tortilla chips
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve: Remove from Crockpot and let cool slightly before serving.
  8. Garnish: Top with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, salsa, guacamole, diced avocado, and chopped green onions. Enjoy!
    sour cream, salsa, guacamole, diced avocado, chopped green onions