Description
A comforting blend of flavors and textures, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or alternative (like turkey or chicken)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup beef broth or a vegetable-based broth
- 4 cups tater tots (or substitute with diced potatoes)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown your ground meat. If using beef, drain off excess fat.
- After browning the meat, transfer it to your slow cooker. Add in the diced onions, bell pepper, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, frozen mixed vegetables, and beef broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Next, evenly place the tater tots on top of the mixture. Resist the urge to mix it in, as this will give you the best texture when it cooks!
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours. You’ll want to check on it occasionally, especially in the last hour, to make sure everything is cooking evenly.
- Once it’s close to being done, sprinkle the cheese over the casserole about 15 minutes before you turn it off.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace tater tots with cauliflower rice or zucchini slices. Ensure all canned products are gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg