Description
This Crockpot Taco Hash Brown Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish combining seasoned ground beef, crispy hash browns, melted cheese, and zesty salsa, all slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for a family meal, this easy-to-make casserole offers flexibility for customization with various toppings and additions to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1.5 to 2 lbs ground beef or any ground meat of choice
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup water
Main Casserole
- 26 oz bag frozen shredded hash browns, partially thawed
- 1 cup salsa, store bought or homemade
- 4 cups shredded cheese, divided (sharp cheddar and pepper jack recommended)
- 10.5 oz can 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 no longer pink. Drain any excess grease to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Season the Meat: Add 2 tbsp of the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the browned beef. Simmer for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In a crockpot, place the partially thawed shredded hash browns. Add the seasoned beef, salsa, 2 cups of the shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and the remaining 1 tbsp of taco seasoning. Stir everything together well to combine evenly.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 2 and a half hours until hot and bubbly.
- Add Remaining Cheese: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the top to melt.
- Serve: Serve the casserole warm with your favorite optional toppings such as tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce, olives, sour cream, or hot sauce. Enjoy your flavorful taco hash brown casserole!
Notes
- Customize it by adding black beans, corn, green chiles, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Frozen cubed hash browns can be used instead of shredded hash browns with equal success.
- Make it spicier by using hot salsa, pepper jack cheese, or adding extra jalapeños.
- Leftovers store well 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: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
