Ingredients
- 1½ lb (680 g) lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 oz (28 g) taco seasoning (or 3 Tbsp homemade)
- 1 cup (240 ml) thick salsa
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn
- 1 can (4 oz/113 g) diced green chiles, mild
- 1 can (14.5 oz/411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, well drained
- ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 8–10 small corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2½ cups (250 g) shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for serving)
- sliced jalapeño (for serving)
- lime wedges (for serving)
- kosher salt & pepper, to taste
- oil, for pan
Equipment
- 6-qt slow cooker
- Large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
Method
- Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add oil, then beef, onion, and garlic; cook until no pink. Drain; beef should read 160°F/71°C.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, beans, corn, green chiles, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Lightly oil a 6-qt slow cooker. Layer ⅓ beef mix, ⅓ tortilla strips, ⅓ cheese; repeat for 3 layers, ending with cheese.
- Cook on HIGH 3½–4 hours or LOW 6–7 hours until bubbling and tortillas are tender.
- Vent lid 10–15 min to release steam. Add remaining cheese if desired; cover 2 minutes to melt.
- Rest 10 minutes. Serve with cilantro, jalapeño, lime, and chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg
Notes
Use corn tortillas for gluten-free; confirm seasoning is GF.
Turkey or plant-based crumbles work (same method).
For extra body, add 1 can refried beans in the middle layer.
Equipment: 6-qt slow cooker, large skillet, cutting board, knife. Alternate Methods:
Oven: Layer in a 9×13-inch dish, cover with foil; bake 375°F/190°C 25 minutes, uncover 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
Stovetop: Simmer beef mixture 10 minutes; stir in tortilla strips; cover 5 minutes. Top with cheese and melt.
Turkey or plant-based crumbles work (same method).
For extra body, add 1 can refried beans in the middle layer.
Equipment: 6-qt slow cooker, large skillet, cutting board, knife. Alternate Methods:
Oven: Layer in a 9×13-inch dish, cover with foil; bake 375°F/190°C 25 minutes, uncover 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
Stovetop: Simmer beef mixture 10 minutes; stir in tortilla strips; cover 5 minutes. Top with cheese and melt.
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