Description
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is a delightful, one-pot wonder that combines seasoned ground beef with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy a fiesta in every bowl, topped with tangy sour cream and spicy jalapeños!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 cup diced onions
- Toppings: sour cream and sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until softened.
- In your slow cooker, layer the browned beef mixture with black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until bubbly.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top to melt.
- Serve hot with toppings like sour cream and jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg