Description
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Taco Hash Brown Casserole combining seasoned ground beef, shredded hash browns, salsa, cheese, and creamy soup, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 lbs Ground Beef or any type of ground meat you like
- 3 tbsp Taco Seasoning, divided in half
- 1/4 cup Water for the taco meat
- 26 oz Bag of Frozen Shredded Hash Browns, partially thawed
- 1 cup Salsa, store bought or homemade
- 4 cups Shredded Cheese, divided in half (sharp cheddar and pepper jack recommended)
- 10.5 oz Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Optional Toppings
- Tomatoes
- Jalapenos
- Lettuce
- Olives
- Sour Cream
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water into the browned beef. Let it simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In the crockpot, add the frozen shredded hash browns, cooked taco beef, 1 cup salsa, 2 cups of shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Mix everything well to combine evenly.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the hash browns to cook through.
- Add Cheese Topping: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the top. Allow it to melt and become bubbly.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve hot and garnish with optional toppings like tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce, olives, sour cream, or hot sauce as desired. Enjoy your comforting casserole!
Notes
- Customize it by adding black beans, corn, green chiles, or bell peppers for additional flavor and texture.
- Frozen cubed hash browns can be used instead of shredded hash browns depending on availability.
- For a spicy kick, use hot salsa, pepper jack cheese, or extra jalapeños in the dish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
