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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Healthy Taco Casserole

    Published: Apr 3, 2015 · Modified: Oct 13, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Healthy Taco Casserole

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    If you are ready to get your family to eat a veggie packed meal without complaint, then I've got the recipe for you! This Slow Cooker Healthy Taco Casserole is deliciously healthy and perfect for weeknight family meals.white casserole slow cooker with taco casserole and wooden spoonRaise your hand if you struggle to get your family to eat a respectable amount of veggies.

    Wow, that's a lot of you, but I'm not surprised. I'm with you. My daughter sees anything green and she pushes away her plate and sticks her nose in the air while asking for a hotdog. But get those veggies incorporated into a delicious casserole that they won't even realize is healthy because it's so tasty? Everyone will snarf it down.gold plate with serving of taco casserole with fork on side

    The rest of my house eats veggies pretty well, but I've got to admit I was a little nervous serving up a taco casserole that was stuffed full of collard greens. But as it turns out not only did they eat it... they loved it!

    white casserole slow cooker with taco casserole Add to that peppers, onions and tomatoes and you've got a totally veggie packed meal!

    gold plate with serving of taco casserole with fork on side; spatula in backgroundBut let's not forget about the tons of protein! Lean ground beef and wholesome black beans (my favorite bean!) makes this a nice complete meal! Top it off with avocado or sour cream or leave it plain. All up to you!

    white casserole slow cooker with taco casserole and wooden spoon

    Slow Cooker Healthy Taco Casserole

    Slow Cooker Healthy Taco Casserole

    Jennifer Draper
    Sneaking vegetables into your kiddo's diet has never been so easy than with this delicious Slow Cooker Healthy Taco Casserole!
    3.89 from 70 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 334 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound 96/4 Extra Lean Ground Beef
    • 1 small Yellow Onion diced
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
    • 1 Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper diced
    • 5 cups Shredded Collard Greens
    • 1 cup Beef Broth
    • 1 pint Sugar Plum Grape Tomatoes halved
    • 15 oz can Black Beans
    • 18 oz Tomato Sauce with Roasted Garlic
    • 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
    • 10 Corn Tortillas (I used extra thin)
    • 6 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Brown ground beef in skillet over medium high heat until fully cooked, drain any excess grease
    • Add onions and peppers and let saute for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened
    • Add collard greens and stir well to combine and wilt greens
    • Add broth and cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until greens are wilted
    • Remove cover and let simmer until broth fully reduced
    • Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, beans, sauce, and taco seasoning
    • Stack half of the tortillas and cut them into thin strips and then into bit sized pieces
    • Stir them into beef mixture
    • Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray and add casserole mixture
    • Top with cheese
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until veggies and beans are fully cooked and tender

    Notes

    I cooked this on high in my 3.5 quart casserole slow cooker for 3 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 918mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3130IUVitamin C: 61.4mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 4.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Craig says

      October 09, 2022 at 7:28 am

      this shows up under vegetarian recipes...???

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 13, 2022 at 2:38 pm

        Thank you for the catch! Obviously a mistake and I've fixed it!

        Reply
        • Dj says

          November 19, 2022 at 5:04 pm

          The recipe isn't complete...what do you do with the other 5 Tortillas?

          Reply
    2. Reenie says

      February 01, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made it using bison (buffalo) meat which is lower in fat and higher in protein and it was GREAT! I did leave out the greens and it worked just fine! Keep up the great recipes, Jennifer :0)
      Reenie

      Reply
    3. Linda says

      August 20, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      Are the black beans supposed to be drained? Or not drained? Couldn't remember if I read that or not. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 22, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        yes, I suggest draining and rinsing. I'll add a recipe note.

        Reply
    4. patricia ann harris says

      June 21, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      I burnt on high after 2 hours???

      Reply
    5. Debra says

      May 05, 2020 at 8:25 am

      Do the tortillas get soft and mushy after baking?

      Reply
      • Michael says

        September 21, 2021 at 8:10 pm

        I used the tortillas as to fill with the casserole.

        Reply
    6. Sheila says

      April 15, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Is only half of the tortillas used in the recipe, or is a step omitted in the recipe?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 16, 2019 at 7:36 am

        Missing a step, so sorry about that! Stack half at a time and then do it again. Add all tortillas.

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      March 27, 2019 at 10:51 am

      What about kale? Would kale work instead of collards?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 03, 2019 at 1:55 pm

        I'm not sure about the texture but it may be worth a try!

        Reply
      • Sarah Wheeler says

        May 02, 2019 at 11:18 pm

        I did kale. It worked great!

        Reply
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