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 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 CLEAN EATING RECIPES:

• Clean Eating Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
• Clean Eating Mexican Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe

Enjoy!

CLEAN EATING SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CASSEROLE RECIPE:

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Clean Eating Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs 15 mins

Total Time

3 hrs 30 mins

 

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

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 409 kcal

Author: The Gracious Pantry

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 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

1. 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.

2. In the same skillet, brown the ground turkey, adding the onion and garlic powder.

3. Transfer this entire mixture to your crock as well and mix it all together with the remaining spices.

4. Add an even layer of cheese over the top.

5. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until the meat is fully cooked.

6. Serve topped with your favorite taco salad toppings.
   

Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Facts

Clean Eating Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole

Amount Per Serving (0.25 the recipe)

Calories 409 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g 32%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 92mg 31%

Sodium 317mg 13%

Potassium 785mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 38g 76%

Vitamin A 30%

Vitamin C 6.4%

Calcium 33.1%

Iron 41.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.