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Slow Cooker Taco Casserole Recipe

Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is an amazing one-pot meal. This dish is made with ground beef, cheese, hash brown potatoes, and lots of taco goodness!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Keyword: Slow cooker taco casserole, taco casserole, taco potato casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 489kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef cooked
  • 20 oz frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with Mexican type seasonings, if possible
  • 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning or one packet
  • 7 oz can green chilies chopped (I use mild)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • brown ground beef. This can be accomplished stovetop or in your slow cooker (see notes or write up above for details)
    1 lb ground beef
  • add all ingredients, other than one cup of the shredded cheddar to a greased slow cooker. Use a spoon to break cream cheese up into chunks. Stir to combine
    20 oz frozen hash brown potatoes, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 cup full fat cottage cheese, 1 cup onion, 4 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup taco seasoning , 7 oz can green chilies, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 lb ground beef
  • cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until all cream cheese and shredded cheese has melted and hash browns are fully cooked.
  • stir to combine
  • top with remaining shredded cheddar. return lid to top of slow cooker and allow topping to melt.
  • Serve and enjoy (serving suggestions above)

Notes

Ground beef should be fully cooked and drained of excess fat.  This can be done stove top, in a slow cooker with a browning feature, or slow cooked in bulk.
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING
Homemade taco seasoning (makes more than you need for just these tacos):
  • 4 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
Add all ingredients and stir.  Store in a cool, dry, air-tight container. 

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1406IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 3mg
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