Description
A hearty casserole combining the comforting textures of hash browns with robust taco-seasoned beef, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and mix well.
- Layer frozen hash browns in a slow cooker, followed by the seasoned beef, salsa, and shredded cheese.
- If desired, add cream on top of the cheese.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Spoon out and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
For added richness, you can incorporate a can of black beans or adjust spice levels with jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg