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Slow Cooker Taco Casserole

Slow cooker taco casserole with melted cheese topped with sour cream and cilantro
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A crowd-pleasing slow cooker taco casserole combining zesty taco flavors with cheesy comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights with easy layered assembly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (like Ro-Tel)
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  2. Spread a thin layer of meat mixture in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with half of the black beans, half of the corn, half of the diced tomatoes with green chiles, and half of the diced green chiles. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Repeat layers with remaining meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, and another 1 cup cheese.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until edges are bubbling and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over top. Cover and let melt.
  6. Serve warm topped with sour cream, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

Notes

  • Use 85/15 ground beef for best flavor without excess grease. Ground turkey or chicken also work well.
  • For creamier texture, add a 4-ounce block of cream cheese during the last hour of cooking on low (or last 30 minutes on high).
  • Adjust spice level with mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning and tomatoes. Mexican cheese blend can replace cheddar.
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating.

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