Description
A hearty and cheesy Beefy Potato Taco Casserole made effortlessly in a crockpot. This easy recipe combines ground beef, tender potatoes, flavorful taco seasoning, and melty Mexican cheeses for a comforting meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean 96/4 Ground Beef
- 1 Medium White or Yellow Onion
- 2 Large Russet Potatoes about 24 oz total
- 1 oz Taco Seasoning Packet
- 1/2 cup (120 g) Salsa
Cheese Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113 g) Fat-Free Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup (128 g) Queso Cheese Dip
- 1 cup (112 g) Lite Shredded Mexican Cheese
Toppings
- Green Onion for Topping
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and dice the potatoes into cubes, dice the medium onion, then set both aside.
- Cook Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for a few minutes before stirring in 1/2 cup salsa and the taco seasoning packet. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the beef is mostly cooked through but can still be slightly pink.
- Assemble Crockpot: Place the diced potatoes and onion into the crockpot. Add the cottage cheese, queso cheese dip, and 3/4 cup of shredded Mexican cheese into the crockpot.
- Add Beef to Crockpot: Transfer the cooked beef mixture from the skillet into the crockpot with the other ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly to combine well.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: After cooking, chop green onions and sprinkle them on top for garnish. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting beefy potato taco casserole.
Notes
- Cottage cheese adds creaminess and protein; you can substitute with cream cheese or cheddar cheese soup for similar texture and flavor.
- This recipe works well with other ground meats like turkey or chicken as alternatives to beef.
- Some liquid may collect in the crockpot after cooking; this is normal and is mostly melted cheese fat that will settle as the casserole cools.
