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How to Make Taco Frito Bean Casserole in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
So the idea for this recipe came from Michael and I looking at the 3 Bean Casserole Crunch. We were wondering what if we made some small changes that actually changes the recipe quite a bit. The result is this amazing Taco Frito Bean Crock Pot Casserole. It is so easy to make and was an instant favorite in my home.
I want to point out that the amount of water used in this recipe is not what is on the taco seasoning packet. Since I wanted to leave the chili beans undrained, I reduced the amount of water. That way the casserole wouldn’t be too soupy. While it broke my black bean loving heart to drain them, I figured the seasoning in the chili can would be better for the flavor. The resulting consistency was perfect, and the flavor was spot on. I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do!
What You Will Need for Taco Frito Bean Crock Pot Casserole
Ingredients Needed
- 1.5 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 oz taco seasoning packet
- 1/4 cup water
- 15.5 oz can chili beans, undrained (You can use mild or hot, whichever your preference is.)
- 15.5 oz can light red kidney beans, drained
- 15.25 oz can black beans, drained
- 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fritos
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet and strainer or large micro cooker
- Meat chopper
- Wooden spatula
- Measuring cups
- Stirring spatula
- Large mixing bowl
- Can opener
- Can colander
- 3.5 Quart Casserole Crock Pot or 6 Quart Slow Cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 to 3 hours on low or 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes on high, rotating your insert halfway through the cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly (It is done when the cheese is completely melted.)
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Taco Frito Bean Crock Pot Casserole
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef browned and drained
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 15.5 oz can chili beans undrained (You can use mild or hot, whichever your preference is.)
- 15.5 oz can light red kidney beans drained
- 15.25 oz can black beans drained
- 1 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Fritos garnish
Instructions
- Brown and drain 1.5 lbs ground beef, add 1 oz packet taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water and stir until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine beef mixture, 15.5 oz can chili beans (undrained), 15.5 oz can light red kidney beans (drained) and 15.25 oz can black beans (drained) and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 3.5 Quart Casserole Crock Pot or 6 Quart Crock Pot and spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese on top of everything.
- Cover and cook 2 to 3 hours on low or 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes on high, rotating your insert halfway through the cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly (It is done when the cheese is completely melted.)
- Sprinkle Fritos evenly across the top of the casserole just before serving.
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
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