Description
This hearty Crockpot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender diced potatoes, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce with classic taco flavors. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an easy and comforting meal perfect for a satisfying dinner with a Mexican-inspired twist.
Ingredients
Scale
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, divided)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is completely browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole, then transfer the mixture to the Crockpot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, taco seasoning, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and the can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies to the Crockpot. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes, allowing the potatoes to soften and flavors to meld.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- Serve: Spoon the casserole onto plates and serve with your favorite toppings such as sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, or extra sour cream. Enjoy this warm, cheesy, and flavorful meal.
Notes
- For deeper flavor and better texture, brown the ground beef until it develops a caramelized crust before adding to the Crockpot.
- Adjust the spice level by using a hot taco seasoning blend or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Complement the casserole with fresh toppings like jalapeños, cilantro, diced tomatoes, or extra sour cream for an authentic Mexican taste.
- Drain excess grease from cooked beef to avoid a greasy casserole and maintain the desired texture.
- If diced potatoes are not available, you can cube fresh potatoes but adjust cooking time slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: twenty-eight g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
