Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef (can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken)
– 1 ounce packet low-sodium taco seasoning
– 1/3 cup water
– 32 ounces frozen diced hash brown potatoes (small diced preferred; shredded can be used)
– 10.5 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup (cream of mushroom soup or similar can be substituted)
– 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend, divided
– 1/2 cup sour cream (can be substituted with softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, or omitted)
– 1/2 cup mild salsa (spicy salsa can be used)
– 2 tablespoons chopped or dried parsley (optional for garnish)
– Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced green onions
Instructions
1-Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat for about 7 minutes until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
2-Stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 2 minutes.
3-Transfer the seasoned beef to a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
4-Add diced hash browns, condensed cheddar cheese soup, 1 cup shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa to the slow cooker; mix well.
5-Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
6-Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
7-Sprinkle parsley over the top if desired.
8-Serve with optional toppings such as diced tomatoes, sour cream, or sliced green onions.
Last Step:
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🧂 Use low-sodium taco seasoning to control sodium levels.
🥔 Small diced frozen hash browns are best for texture; shredded can be used if preferred.
❄️ Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on high or 4 to 6 hours on low
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 496 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 817 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g