Slow Cooker Taco Casserole
A hearty, cheesy one-pot dish layered with seasoned ground turkey, beans, tortilla chips, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup. The slow cooker melds flavors overnight, then a quick broil gives it a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 380
- Total Time: 415
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking with Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican/Comfort Food
- Diet: Omnivorous
Ingredients
Ground Turkey, 1 lb
Canned Black Beans, 15 oz (drained and rinsed)
Dried Taco Seasoning, 2 tbsp
Tortilla Strips, 2 cups
Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 2 cups
Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, 14 oz can (drained)
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Brown ground turkey in the slow cooker using non-stick spray until no pink remains
Stir in drained black beans, taco seasoning, and diced tomatoes with chilies
Layer 1 cup tortilla strips in the cooker
Add 1 cup shredded cheese over the bean mixture
Top with remaining tortilla strips and 1 cup cheese
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours
Uncover and broil 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly
Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Substitute ground beef or plant-based protein for turkey
Add 1 cup sautéed bell peppers during cooking for extra moisture
Use a glass slow cooker for easiest cleanup
Crisp tortilla strips in oven before layering for crunch
Top with cilantro, lime, or avocado before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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