A layered taco casserole from Georgia, made in the slow cooker with ground sirloin, beans, corn, and tortillas, all baked in a savory enchilada sauce.

Author

Georgia


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 1/2 poundsGround Sirloin
1 smallOnion, chopped
1 cloveGarlic, minced
1 (1.25-oz) pkgTaco Seasoning Mix
1 teaspoonSalt
1 1/2 teaspoonsPepper
95.5-inch corn Tortillas
1/2 cupChicken Broth
1/2 cupTomato Sauce
1 (10-oz) canOld El Paso Enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups (6 oz)Finely shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 (15-oz) cansPinto Beans, Black Beans, or Kidney Beans, rinsed
1 (11-oz) canMexicorn, drained
1 (4.5-oz) canChopped Green Chiles
1 (2.25-oz) canChopped ripe Black Olives
For ServingSour Cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brush the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground sirloin with the onion and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. Stir the taco seasoning mix, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef mixture.
  4. Assemble the layers in the slow cooker:
    • Place 3 tortillas in the bottom.
    • Top with the beef mixture, chicken broth, tomato sauce, and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese.
    • Layer with 3 more tortillas.
    • Top with the beans, corn, green chiles, half of the olives, and another 1/2 cup of cheese.
    • Top with the remaining 3 tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and the rest of the olives.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours.
  6. Uncover the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  7. Serve topped with sour cream, if desired.

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