Description
This Crockpot Taco Hash Brown Casserole is a hearty, easy-to-make dish combining seasoned ground beef, shredded hash browns, cheese, and creamy soup cooked slowly in a crockpot. Perfect for a comforting meal with customizable toppings like tomatoes, jalapenos, and sour cream.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 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
Main Ingredients
- 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 keep the casserole from becoming too oily.
- Season the Meat: Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the skillet with the beef. Simmer for a few minutes until the flavors meld and liquid reduces slightly.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In the crockpot, add the partially thawed shredded hash browns, seasoned beef, 1 cup salsa, 2 cups of shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours) until the hash browns are tender and the casserole is heated through.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese on top of the casserole during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow it to melt nicely.
- Serve with Toppings: Once cooked, serve the casserole with optional toppings such as tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce, olives, sour cream, or hot sauce as desired. Enjoy your hearty taco-flavored comfort dish!
Notes
- Customize it by adding black beans, corn, green chiles, or bell peppers for more flavor and texture.
- You can swap frozen shredded hash browns with cubed hash browns if preferred.
- To make it spicy, use hot salsa, pepper jack cheese, or extra jalapeños.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or 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: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
