Description
This Crockpot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese, all slow-cooked to perfection. It's an easy and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (cooked)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 28 oz diced potatoes
Other Ingredients
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onions, and garlic. Cook until the meat is completely browned and the onions are softened. Drain off excess grease to prevent a greasy casserole, then transfer the mixture to the Crock Pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, taco seasoning, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the Crock Pot. Mix everything together well to ensure flavors are evenly distributed.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2½ hours until the potatoes are tender and the casserole is bubbling.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top, then cover and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to fully melt and form a delicious topping.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the casserole hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, or extra sour cream for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, brown the ground beef until a caramelized crust forms before adding to the Crock Pot.
- Use a spicy taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to add heat to the casserole.
- Top the casserole with fresh jalapeños, cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sour cream to enhance the authentic Mexican flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
