Description
A simple and flavorful Crockpot Taco Casserole that combines seasoned ground beef or turkey with black beans, corn, and salsa, layered with tortilla chips and melted cheese. Perfect for a hands-off, crowd-pleasing meal ready in just a few hours.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend recommended)
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Brown the meat: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine in crockpot: Transfer the browned meat to the crockpot. Add the drained black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa, stirring everything together until well combined.
- Layer tortilla chips and cheese: Spread the tortilla chips evenly over the meat and bean mixture, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt into a delicious casserole.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Feel free to add chopped onions or bell peppers to the meat while browning for extra flavor.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or chopped cilantro for added toppings.
- This dish can also be prepared in an oven-safe dish and baked at 350°F for about 30 minutes if you don’t have a crockpot.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
