Description
This Crockpot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish combining ground beef, diced potatoes, taco seasoning, and a blend of cheeses slow-cooked to perfection. It's an easy-to-make comforting casserole perfect for a satisfying dinner with a Mexican-inspired twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (cooked)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 28 oz diced potatoes
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (10 oz)
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
Instructions
- Cook the beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is completely browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole. Transfer the beef mixture to the Crock Pot.
- Combine ingredients in Crock Pot: Add diced potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, taco seasoning, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the Crock Pot with the beef. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Slow cook the casserole: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours and 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and potatoes to become tender.
- Add cheese topping: After cooking, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the casserole hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, or extra sour cream for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, brown the ground beef until it gets a nice caramelized crust before adding to the Crock Pot. This step enhances the meaty depth of the casserole.
- Use a hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you prefer a spicier casserole.
- Top the casserole with fresh garnishes like jalapeños, cilantro, diced tomatoes, or a dollop of sour cream to elevate the dish and add freshness.
- If diced potatoes are unavailable, frozen diced potatoes can be used but may alter cooking time slightly.
- To make this dish lower in fat, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
