slow cooked taco casserole

Recipe by
Sharon Whitley
Houston, TX

Working makes using the slow cooker a real blessing. My hubby likes this recipe, and I agree.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooked taco casserole

  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef sirloin
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pkg
    taco mix
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 9
    corn tortillias (5 1/2 inch)
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1 can
    enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • 1 1/2 c
    finely shreded cheddar cheese
  • 2 can
    pinto black or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can
    mexicorn whole kernel corn iwth red and green peppers, drained
  • 1 can
    green chilies (4.5 oz)
  • 1 can
    chopped ripe olives
  • sour cream

How To Make slow cooked taco casserole

  • 1
    Brush inside of 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray. In 10 inch skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Place 3 tortillas in bottom of slow cooker. Top with beef mixture, broth, tomato sauce and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Layer 3 more tortillas. Top with beans, corn green chilies, half the olives and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining 3 tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and olives. Cover; cook on high setting 2 1/2 - 3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Uncover slow cooker for last 30 minutes of cook time. tip individual servings with sour cream.
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