This Crockpot Taco Casserole takes all your favorite taco flavors and transforms them into an easy, hands-off dinner that practically cooks itself. Layers of seasoned beef, beans, corn, and cheese meld together over crispy tortilla chips, creating a satisfying meal that feeds a crowd. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimum effort.
If you love this Tex-Mex style, you’ll want to try our Tamale Casserole for another layered Mexican-inspired comfort dish. For more crockpot convenience, our Chile Colorado offers that same set-it-and-forget-it ease with bold, satisfying flavors that make dinner planning a breeze.
Crockpot Taco Casserole
Crockpot Taco Casserole is a crowd-pleasing layered dish with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and melted cheese all slow-cooked over crunchy tortilla chips.
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minutesIngredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (14 oz) tortilla chips, slightly crushed
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess grease and stir in taco seasoning until the beef is evenly coated.
- In the crockpot, layer half of the tortilla chips to create a base for the casserole.
- Add the cooked seasoned beef over the layer of chips, spreading it evenly.
- Pour the salsa over the beef, spreading it to cover all areas, followed by spreading black beans on top.
- Add a layer of corn kernels, spreading them over the beans, then sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, and another layer of cheese.
- Cover the crockpot, set it to low heat, and cook for 4 hours or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Once cooked, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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