{"id":13909,"date":"2025-05-14T14:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?p=13909"},"modified":"2025-05-14T14:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:02:28","slug":"slow-cooker-taco-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Taco Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Slow Cooker Taco Casserole <\/strong>&#8211; all the taco flavor you love, baked into a cheesy, hearty, one-pot wonder. No stovetop babysitting required.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#Why_Youll_Love_This_Slow_Cooker_Taco_Casserole\" >Why You\u2019ll Love This Slow Cooker Taco Casserole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#Before_You_Start_Tips_Ingredient_Notes\" >Before You Start: Tips &#038; Ingredient Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#How_To_Make_Slow_Cooker_Taco_Casserole\" >How To Make Slow Cooker Taco Casserole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#How_To_Serve\" >How To Serve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#Storage_and_Reheating\" >Storage and Reheating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#Try_These_Slow_Cooker_Recipes_Next\" >Try These Slow Cooker Recipes Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole\/#Subscribe_receive_a_FREE_Comfort_Food_Recipe_Book\" >Subscribe &amp; 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It\u2019s warm, cheesy, packed with taco flavor, and requires exactly zero hovering over the stove. You just toss everything in, let it do its thing, and by dinnertime you\u2019ve got a hearty meal that smells amazing and tastes even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and potatoes, all slow-cooked together under a blanket of melty cheese. Serve it as-is or load it up with toppings like sour cream, avocado, or jalape\u00f1os. Either way, it\u2019s comfort food without the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-tip-box style-fave\" id=\"block_cf03b8dcf6ea15590a4bfad710dac5a9\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Youll_Love_This_Slow_Cooker_Taco_Casserole\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhy You\u2019ll Love This Slow Cooker Taco Casserole\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Taco night, but easier.<\/strong> All the flavor without the fuss of assembling individual tacos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One pot, no stress.<\/strong> Everything cooks right in the slow cooker. No babysitting required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loaded and satisfying.<\/strong> Ground beef, beans, potatoes, cheese&#8230; it\u2019s a full meal in one cozy scoop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family-approved.<\/strong> Even the picky eaters go back for seconds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perfect for toppings.<\/strong> Sour cream, jalape\u00f1os, avocado, cilantro, go wild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content style-check block-ingredients\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-image\">\n\n\t\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-section size-placement-section entry-image\" alt=\"ingredients needed to make slow cooker taco casserole.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-175x140.jpg 175w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-180x144.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-177x142.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-ingredients-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Start_Tips_Ingredient_Notes\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tBefore You Start: Tips &#038; Ingredient Notes\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"321\"><strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"247\">No need to thaw the potatoes.<\/strong> Toss them in straight from the freezer. The slow cooker takes care of it.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"321\"><strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"351\">Pick your salsa wisely.<\/strong> Mild, medium, or hot, whatever your crew can handle. The salsa brings the heat and flavor.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"321\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"474\">Don\u2019t skip the browning.<\/strong> A quick saut\u00e9 for the beef and onion builds flavor. Totally worth the extra pan.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"321\"><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"577\">Cheese matters.<\/strong> Mexican blend is my go-to, but cheddar or Monterey Jack work great too.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"321\"><strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"683\">Toppings are where it\u2019s at.<\/strong> Let everyone load up with their favorites, sour cream, avocado, jalape\u00f1os, or even crushed chips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-tip\" id=\"block_bf87b53c142f68c06ddaebe3788a8414\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Slow_Cooker_Taco_Casserole\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tHow To Make Slow Cooker Taco Casserole\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-count\" id=\"block_a01bdb22c0a828d814e8f96fefb54bf2\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tBrown the beef\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make slow cooker taco casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-14470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-1-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink. Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning, and cook for another minute. Drain off any excess fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make slow cooker taco casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-14469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-2-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-count\" id=\"block_5b69d9a5207907aa5e766d4bbf43bcbd\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tLoad the slow cooker\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make slow cooker taco casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-14468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-3-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the cooked beef mixture to your slow cooker, along with the black beans, corn, Rotel, salsa, frozen potatoes, and one cup of shredded cheese. Stir everything together so it\u2019s well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-count\" id=\"block_6c54dea489f2bbc61acf95c04ebdb926\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\tSlow cook\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make slow cooker taco casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-14467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-750x468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-224x140.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-730x456.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-180x112.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-177x110.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-process-shots-4-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Everything will be hot, melty, and delicious. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Cover again and let it melt into all that taco goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scoop into bowls and add your favorite toppings, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalape\u00f1os, you name it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-14.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of taco casserole served in a white bowl, topped with sour cream, avocado, jalape\u00f1os, and melted cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-14461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-14.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-14-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-14-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, 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https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mexican-rice-1-8-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mexican-rice-1-8-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 158px\" \/>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\n\n\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/mexican-rice\/\" class=\"entry-title-link\">\n\n\t\n\tMexican Rice\n\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/avocado-tomato-salad\/\" class=\"entry-image-link\">\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/avocado-tomato-salad-1-9-750x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-block-row-post size-placement-block-row-post entry-image\" alt=\"overhead shot of avocado tomato salad in a white bowl.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" 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class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747249950479\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely. Ground turkey, chicken, or even a plant-based crumble will all work here. Just brown it like you would the beef.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747250960223\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this spicier?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Use medium or hot salsa, add a chopped jalape\u00f1o with the beef, or toss in some crushed red pepper flakes.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747250984317\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to brown the beef first?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Technically no, but you should. It gives the casserole more flavor and a better texture. Raw beef in the slow cooker just doesn\u2019t hit the same.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747251004862\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this ahead of time?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Definitely. You can assemble everything the night before and keep it covered in the fridge. Just pop it in the slow cooker when you\u2019re ready.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747251022822\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does it freeze well?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Let it cool completely, portion it into airtight containers, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water or broth.<\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747251037734\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I don\u2019t have Rotel?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No problem. You can use a can of diced tomatoes plus a small can of green chilies or just regular diced tomatoes if that\u2019s what you\u2019ve got.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cheesy taco casserole cooked in a slow cooker, topped with jalape\u00f1os and fresh parsley.\" class=\"wp-image-14464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/slow-cooker-taco-casserole-1-11-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-and-reheating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage_and_Reheating\"><\/span>Storage and Reheating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It reheats really well and makes a great next-day lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Let it cool completely, then portion into freezer-safe containers. It\u2019ll keep for up to 2 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To reheat:<\/strong> Microwave individual portions or warm gently on the stove. Add a splash of water or broth if it looks a little thick. 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d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-italic\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">4.80<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">5<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"header-item description-wrap\">\n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_Cooker_Taco_Casserole\"><\/span>Slow Cooker Taco Casserole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This <strong>Slow Cooker Taco Casserole<\/strong> is a cozy, cheesy one-pot meal loaded with ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and potatoes. It\u2019s packed with taco flavor and topped with melty cheese for an easy, family-friendly dinner you can set and forget. Add your favorite toppings and make it your own.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-info-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time 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aria-label=\"&nbsp;10&#032;ounces&#032;Rotel tomatoes&#032;or diced tomatoes with green chilies \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Rotel tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or diced tomatoes with green chilies <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;salsa&#032;mild, medium, or hot, based on preference\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/homemade-salsa\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">salsa<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">mild, medium, or hot, based on preference<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;32&#032;ounces&#032;frozen diced potatoes or &#032;hash browns, thawed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">32<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen diced potatoes or <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">hash browns, thawed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;Mexican blend cheese&#032;shredded, divided\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Mexican blend cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">shredded, divided<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-13910 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"13910\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"13910\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13910-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-13910-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"13910\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #343434;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 10px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13910-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is fully cooked. Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for 1 more minute. Drain any excess fat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13910-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large slow cooker, combine the cooked beef mixture, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, potatoes, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix everything together until evenly combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13910-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13910-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">About 15 minutes before the casserole is done, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover and allow it to melt.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-13910-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve hot and garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or jalape\u00f1os.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tips-notes\">\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13910-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Tips &amp; Notes:<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ol>\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"482\">Protein swaps:<\/strong> Use ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based option instead of beef.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"570\">Spice it up:<\/strong> Choose a hot salsa or toss in a diced jalape\u00f1o for extra heat.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"651\">Make ahead:<\/strong> Assemble it ahead and store in the fridge overnight. Just cook when ready.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"750\">Freezer-friendly:<\/strong> Cool, portion, and freeze for up to 2 months.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"837\">Toppings optional but recommended:<\/strong> Sour cream, avocado, jalape\u00f1os, cilantro, anything goes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-nutrition\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-13910-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">nutrition facts<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">464<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (23%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (17%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (52%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (29%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (50%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">58<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (19%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">784<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (34%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">973<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (28%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (38%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (7%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">837<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (17%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (23%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">383<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (38%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (22%)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-tags\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Joanna Cismaru<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Mexican<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-footer\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-after recipe-after\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<p><strong>before you go!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-did-you-try-this-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_try_this_recipe\"><\/span>Did you try this recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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You can use a can of diced tomatoes plus a small can of green chilies or just regular diced tomatoes if that\u2019s what you\u2019ve got.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13909"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13909\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}