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Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Bowls with toppings

Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Bowls (Easy & Hearty!)


  • Author: Veronica Taylor
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Hearty and flavorful slow cooker taco bowls loaded with seasoned beef, chili beans, and all your favorite toppings served over Fritos.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion (yellow or sweet)
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) Bush’s Best Chili Beans (pinto beans – mild chili sauce) – do not drain
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Original Rotel – do not drain
  • 1 taco seasoning packet (1 ounce)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Fritos
  • Rice (optional) – such as Copycat Chipotle Restaurant’s Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Taco toppings – cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Brown beef and chopped onions in large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent.

2. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water to the skillet, mix well, and remove from heat. If using higher fat beef, drain excess grease before seasoning.

3. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

4. Pour chili beans, tomato sauce, and Rotel into the slow cooker.

5. Add the browned beef mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

6. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.

7. To serve, place a handful of Fritos in each bowl.

8. Optionally, add a layer of cooked rice over the Fritos.

9. Spoon the beefy taco mixture generously over the top.

10. Add desired taco toppings such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.

11. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Tip: Not a fan of beef? Ground turkey or chicken works great as a substitute.

This recipe is perfect for gatherings or an easy weeknight dinner. Customize with your favorite toppings for a fun taco night experience.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: slow cooker, taco bowls, Fritos, ground beef, easy dinner