Easy Crockpot Taco Casserole
A hearty taco casserole is packed with flavor and super easy to throw together. This delicious taco casserole is perfect for Taco Tuesday or any dinner when you are having a busy day!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup diced onion white or yellow
- 15.5 oz. canned chili beans drained
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce marinara, pizza or pasta sauce.
- 3/4 package Taco seasoning mix *see note below.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste.
- 3/4 cup fresh tomato chunks or 3/4 cup drained stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white rice *see note
- shredded cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and add the diced onions at the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Place chili beans with juice, beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato chunks, taco seasoning and salt in a 3-4 quart crockpot. Drain the grease from the browned beef and onions, then add the beef mixture to the crock pot and stir everything to combine the seasonings.
- Cook the beef, beans, tomatoes and broth/sauce mixture on low for three hours, then stir in the rice. Cover and turn the heat to high, then cook for 1-2 hours longer until the rice has softened. Be sure to keep an eye on the rice because you do not want to overcook it. The rice can be stirred halfway through cooking to help it to cook more evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese of your choice (optional) and serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream (or dairy free sour cream or dairy free plain yoghurt) and Sweet onion dressing (optional). See Notes, Substitutions and Photos below.
Notes
The Taco seasoning can be added to taste. 1 whole packet may be spicy for some (such as my toddlers), but may be perfect if you enjoy a little spice.
If the rice is still crunchy and has soaked up all the liquid after and hour or so of cooking, you can add another 1/4 cup (or more if needed) of broth and cook for 15-30 minutes longer.
For additional spice, hot sauce or jalapeno peppers can be added.
Additional notes and step by step photos below.
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