Description
This Crockpot Taco Casserole is a no-fuss, flavor-packed dinner made with seasoned beef, beans, corn, salsa, and gooey cheese layered with tortillas or chips. A true set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe, it’s hearty, customizable, and perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day spreads. Cheesy, comforting, and loaded with bold taco flavor, it’s sure to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean, preferably 90/10)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can diced tomatoes (with green chilies, optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- 8 small corn tortillas or 1½ cups crushed tortilla chips
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Avocado or guacamole
- Jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
- Hot sauce
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a skillet, cook beef and onion until browned. Drain fat, stir in taco seasoning, and cook 1 more minute.
- Layer ingredients: Lightly grease slow cooker. Layer tortillas or chips, half the beef, beans, corn, salsa, tomatoes, and cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls and top with sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, or desired garnishes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Double the cheese for extra gooey texture.
- Add diced jalapeños or chipotle salsa for more heat.
- Stir in cooked rice or quinoa for added heartiness.
- Swap beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles to lighten it up.
- Prefer creamy? Stir in ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2.5–3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker, Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Crockpot Taco Casserole, Easy Taco Casserole, Slow Cooker Taco Bake, Crock Pot Dinner Recipes, Mexican Casserole, Cheesy Taco Casserole