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Taco Crock Pot Hashbrown Casserole

A warm, comforting casserole made with ground beef, hashbrowns, and lots of cheese, easily cooked in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey) lean beef browns nicely.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning use low-sodium if you prefer.
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream full fat gives the best creaminess.
  • 1 30 oz bag frozen hashbrowns
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup diced onion fresh onion adds a sweet bite.
  • 0.5 cup milk room temperature so it blends smoothly.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost.
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder optional for extra spice.
  • 0.5 cup crushed tortilla chips for topping.
  • Fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onions. Brown until no pink remains, and then drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and drained Rotel. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili powder until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the frozen hashbrowns, cooked beef mixture, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Spray the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray and pour the mixture in, spreading it evenly.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  2. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top and cover to let the cheese melt.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes before serving.

Notes

For a brightness, add a splash of lime juice before serving. You can also mix in a cup of corn or black beans for added texture.