Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole Recipe

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This slow cooker Mexican casserole recipe is a great new twist on Taco Tuesdays!

Have a busy day ahead? While this recipe won’t cook all day, it will give you a few hours of reprieve while you do other things like help with (or do) homework or get the kids to soccer practice.

It’s a simple meal to put together and only requires a small amount of sautéing and browning before it goes in the slow cooker. Prep should take about 15-20 minutes tops.

Then, when you get home, put all the toppings and garnishes on the table so people can help themselves. It’s an easy family-style meal that everyone will enjoy.

More Healthy Mexican Recipes

• Mexican Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
• Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole

Tired of tacos on Tuesday? This deliciously easy meal cooks itself! 

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper (chopped)
• ½ medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 tbsp. onion powder
• 2 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

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Instructions

• In a large skillet, sauté your onion and pepper in the oil until the onions are translucent, then transfer to the crock of your slow cooker.
• In the same skillet, brown the ground turkey, adding the onion and garlic powder.
• Transfer this entire mixture to your crock as well and mix it all together with the remaining spices.
• Add an even layer of cheese over the top.
• Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until the meat is fully cooked.
• Serve topped with your favorite taco salad toppings.
  

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25the recipe | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 7.4mg