Slow Cooker Taco Casserole Extravaganza
This Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines layers of meat, beans, cheese, and tortilla chips, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Servings 6
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 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
- 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- to taste fresh cilantro
- to serve slices of avocado
Instructions
- Brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
- In the slow cooker, combine the cooked meat, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and optional onions.
- Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips over the meat mixture, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Spoon the remaining meat mixture over the cheese layer, followed by the rest of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese to create a cheesy crown.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Allow to sit for a few minutes after cooking, then serve with sour cream, black olives, and cilantro.
- Serve with avocado slices on the side.
Notes
For a colorful presentation, layer the casserole in a clear dish.