If there’s one meal that my family loves, it’s tacos. And even though tacos are hailed as being an easy meal choice…well darn, they’re just not. First, there’s preparing the beef. Then the endless task of chopping the vegetables and scooping the sauces begins. And then, finally, kids and adults alike can prepare their tacos.
But the work doesn’t end there. Because now, after supper ends, parents get to clean up the toppings that have inevitably spilled onto the floor. Broken taco shells, shredded lettuce, splatters of salsa…there has to be a better way!
Well luckily for taco lovers everywhere, there is! Say hello to your weekday saviour, a meal everyone in the family will rave about…
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole!
My husband was the creator of this delectable delight and if you’ve been searching for a family-pleasing favourite, look no further. Whether you’re using a slow cooker or an Instant Pot, this meal will whip up in a flash.
Now let’s talk toppings. They can be as simple or as complex as your family desires. In our househohld, all the traditional taco toppings make an apprearance. But my personal favourites are avocado, cilantro and even more shredded cheese. There can never, ever be enough shredded cheese.
So no matter how you like your tacos, or how easy you think a taco dinner is already, you need to try this casserole. It will redefine Taco Tuesday in your house!
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole
A rich and savoury taco blend that can be made in either a slow cooker or a pressure cooker. Perfect for a quick weekday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Spanish rice, cooked
- Avocado, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, additional shredded cheese, if desired
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in slow cooker. (If slow cooker doesn’t have browning setting, use skillet.)
- Add onions and peppers and let saute until vetgetables are soft.
- Add broth, tomatoes, sauce and taco seasoning.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. If using pressure cooker, set for 10 lbs of pressure and cook for 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
- Add cooked rice to bowls. Top with taco casserole. Garnish with additional toppings as desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 peopleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 447Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 939mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 5gSugar: 7gProtein: 30g
Sue F says
Looks so good we are going to try and make it on the weekend
Allie f says
This looks warming and delicious!
kristen visser says
oh my! this looks like the most perfect dish for this time of year. I have never had taco casserole like this before
Florence Cochrane says
Sounds delicious. My family would enjoy this. Thanks
Lynda Cook says
Sounds great! we love our tacos here too but dang they make a mess, I love this recipe!!
louise says
looks good. I like it that its looks easy too make
Julie F says
This looks really good and as the kids all love tacos perhaps they will eat this!
Diane Sabatini says
This looks wicked good so I pinned it for later thanks.
DebH says
Definitely going to try this one!
Sherry K says
Looks very tasty, something perfect for our family.
Anna C says
This looks like a great recipe!
kathy downey says
Looks delicious,thanks for sharing
Jennifer Wilson says
Guess what we will be having on Taco Tuesday next week?
Carole Dube says
Sounds delicious and so easy to do!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
What a great idea to make this in a slow cooker, thanks for sharing 🙂
Caroline Lozinski says
Perfect for the cold windy weather we are having , I think I’ll make this tonight ! Looks so good !
Wendy Nicholls says
This looks so good 🙂
Janet Meisner says
This recipe does look delicious and would be fun for any week day meal.
Toni Schlinsog says
This looks delicious!
Debbie White Beattie says
This recipe looks so delicious that I had to send it to my Pinterest account and I copied it for my recipe binder. Thanks for my new favorite recipe because lately I’ve gotten addicted to taco seasoning and I’m looking for recipes that use it. Can’t wait to try it!
Rosanne Robinson says
Ummmmm, this casserole looks really yummy and easy to make, thx very much for the recipe.
Tina F says
Wow this sounds so tasty and may be something my kids might like. Thank you for the post.
Sarah alexis says
MMmm I can’t wait to try this! Love that it’s topped with cilantro and avocado too 🙂
Krista M says
We make a lot of different “taco” based dishes, it’s a great way to be creative. I like the addition of spanish rice in this one! Always fun to try new meals.
Laurie P says
Pretty sure the kids would love this, definitely with avocado on the side 🙂
ivy pluchinsky says
This sounds great, will have to try this
kathy downey says
Looks tasty,I have never had taco casserole like this before!
micheline says
Love chilli, this is a good twist on it.
Tannis W says
I agree, tacos are not a “quick and easy” meal! This recipe looks easy and tasty!
Shirley says
This looks very delicious I love using my slow cooker
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I love my slow cooker and this sounds like another good recipe for me. It looks so good that my tummy’s rumbling, lol
Shirley says
This looks like a great casserole to have for days like today snow
LILLIAN BROWN says
Saving Tacos a family favourite
Leanne says
Tacos are a favourite at our house too . This would be a good way to switch it up and it sounds a lot easier too . Thanks for sharing the recipe .
Anne Taylor says
Yumm! I want this for dinner now lol