Taco Hash Brown Casserole

Slow Cooker Taco Hash Brown Casserole – This easy-to-make casserole is a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender ground beef, corn, black beans, Rotel, hearty hash browns, zesty taco seasoning, and melted cheese in every bite. Set it and forget it, and let your slow cooker work its magic. Perfect for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining, this casserole will be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with your favorite taco toppings!

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Mexican Hash Brown Casserole

This Slow Cooker Taco Hash Brown Casserole is an absolute flavor explosion that’ll have you coming back for seconds! Seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, Rotel, and creamy sour cream, all mixed with diced hash browns and topped with melty cheddar cheese – it’s comfort food at its finest! And the best part? It’s so easy to make! Simply dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this casserole is a guaranteed hit with family and friends.

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How to Make Crock Pot Taco Hash Brown Casserole

This casserole is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water to the pan and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. In a large bowl, stir together hash browns, cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, taco meat, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, black beans, and corn. Spray a 6-qt slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Pour potato mixture into the crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • I use frozen diced hashbrown potatoes. Can substitute shredded hash browns.
  • Can substitute ground turkey for hamburger.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • onion
    • green bell pepper
    • red bell pepper
    • jalapenos
    • black olives
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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What to Serve with Taco Hashbrown Casserole

Top your bowl with your favorite taco toppings: lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese. When it comes to side dishes to serve with this casserole, I’ve got some fabulous ideas! First off, you can’t go wrong with a Chopped Mexican Salad. It’s the perfect complement to the flavorful casserole. How about some warm, cheesy, and melty refried beans as a hearty side? They’re the perfect complement to the taco-inspired flavors of the casserole. And to round out the meal a side of crisp and tangy coleslaw is an excellent choice – it’ll balance out the richness of the casserole and add a delightful crunch.  So, whether you’re serving this dish for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends, these side dishes will take your meal to the next level of deliciousness!

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Taco Hash Brown Casserole

Yield: 8 people
Slow Cooker Taco Hash Brown Casserole – This easy-to-make casserole is a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender ground beef, corn, black beans, Rotel, hearty hash browns, zesty taco seasoning, and melted cheese in every bite. Set it and forget it, and let your slow cooker work its magic. Perfect for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining, this casserole will be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with your favorite taco toppings!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water to the pan and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together hash browns, cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, taco meat, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, black beans, and corn.
  • Spray a 6-qt slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Pour potato mixture into the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.

Notes:

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Comments

  1. I made a few changes to this based on what I had at the time. I only had 1lb of ground beef so I used that and some frozen street corn instead of the canned corn. Otherwise I made the recipe as written and cooked it on high for 4 hours. It was really good!

  2. Looks so good! Can this be made in an Instant Pot? I no longer have a slow cooker. What adjustments would need to be made if I can?

    1. I haven’t made this in the Instant Pot, so I can not say how to make it in a pressure cooker. You could try using the slow cook setting on the Instant Pot.

    2. Do I add the hamburger in with the potato mix? There’s no mention of the hamburger after the first step. I’m kind of a clueless cook…

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