Description
Taco Crock Pot Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This hearty casserole combines ground beef, cheesy goodness, and flavorful spices into a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish makes it easy to serve a delicious dinner with little effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup
- 30 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 2 cups shredded taco style cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, adding minced garlic during the last minute. Drain excess fat.
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine browned beef, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese soup, and frozen hashbrowns; mix well.
- Prepare Pot: Lightly grease your crock pot and pour in the mixture.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded taco-style cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-2.5 hours until heated thoroughly.
- Optional Browning: For a crispy topping, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil for about 90 seconds.
Notes
For the best results, use lean ground beef to minimize excess grease. You can customize the dish by adding bell peppers or corn to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg