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    Taco Hashbrown Casserole (Crock Pot)

    Published: Dec 12, 2024 · Modified: May 10, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This Taco Hashbrown Casserole Crockpot recipe is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner of your dreams. It combines ground beef, potatoes, eggs and seasonings into one ridiculously delicious, hearty and wholesome meal that the whole family will enjoy. 

    It’s incredibly easy to make and a great one pot meal to whip up when you don’t want to put in too much effort. 

    Crock pot taco hashbrown casserole on a plate.
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Taco Hashbrown Casserole in the Crockpot
    • Storage Directions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe Video
    • More Delicious Taco Recipes
    • Crock Pot Taco Hashbrown Casserole

    Ground beef is my absolute favorite thing to cook in my crockpot. It’s so easy and versatile, and I’ve actually tried quite a few recipes that have become huge hits. 

    My crockpot hamburger soup and cheesy chili mac are both comfort foods that I end up making often for family meals. For special occasions or when you're hosting, this French onion beef casserole always makes an impression. 

    This time, however, I wanted to try a fusion recipe using ground beef as the hero ingredient, and that’s when I tried this taco potato casserole.

    Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

    • Simple ingredients: You don’t need any fancy ingredients to make it! Just some ground beef and a few other pantry staples.
    • Quick and easy: You’ll need under 15 minutes, your crockpot and a skillet to put this hearty casserole together. 
    • Hearty and delish: The casserole is comfort food at its finest! It has those delicious cheesy and savory flavors that will instantly put you in a good mood.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make slow cooker hashbrown casserole on the table before mixing.
    • Beef: I like using lean ground beef for less grease. 
    • Onions: Adds hints of sweetness and umami flavor. 
    • Potatoes: I used frozen diced potatoes here. You can swap them out for shredded potatoes if you want the casserole to have a different texture. 
    • Eggs: I added eggs to bump up the protein content and also to lend the casserole a nice bit of structure and some moisture. 
    • Seasonings: To season the ground beef hash, I just used some taco seasoning and crushed black pepper. 
    • Condensed cheddar cheese soup: You’ll need a can of this! It adds a beautiful, rich and cheesy flavor and that saucy texture to the casserole. 

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Mix-ins: You can also add in other veggies (onions and bell peppers are great) or a can of diced tomatoes to add some extra flavor to the crockpot hashbrown casserole.
    • Meat swap: Swap the ground beef in this recipe for a different kind of ground meat like chicken or turkey or even sausage. Remember that the cooking time for all of these will be slightly less. 
    • Make it spicy: Add some chopped jarred jalapenos or a small can of spicy salsa into the mix to bump up the heat and lend the casserole a spicy kick. 

    How to Make Taco Hashbrown Casserole in the Crockpot

    To make this crockpot casserole, start by greasing your cast iron skillet with some cooking spray and getting all your ingredients ready. 

    Ground meat and onions in a cast iron skillet ready to cook.

    Step 1: Brown the beef. Add the onions and ground beef to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the meat has browned and the onions are tender. 

    Potatoes and seasonings in a bowl.

    Step 2: Prepare potato mixture. Combine the potatoes, pepper and taco seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Mix this with the ground beef mixture. 

    Beef hashbrown mixture in a slow cooker.

    Step 3: Transfer to your crockpot. Transfer the potato and beef mixture into the crockpot.

    Cheese soup and eggs mixed in a bowl.

    Step 4: Mix the cooking liquid. Whisk together the eggs and add in the cheese soup in a bowl.

    Pouring the egg and soup mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.

    Step 5: Add eggs to the crockpot. Pour this over the beef mixture and stir until everything is mixed well.

    Beef hashbrown casserole cooked in a slow cooker.

    Step 6: Cook. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours. Then serve and enjoy!

    ⭐️ Hint: Use a crockpot liner to make cleanup easy! It protects any parts of the casserole sticking to the sides of the slow cooker.

    If you love beef casseroles recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Frito Pie Casserole!

    A spoonful of crock pot hashbrown casserole held up over more.

    Storage Directions

    • Storing: Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and then reheat them whenever you want to. 
    • Freezing: You can freeze the casserole if you want it to last longer, or meal prep it. Allow it to cool down completely and then transfer it to a freezer safe container, label it and pop it in for up to 2 months. Then, when you want to reheat it, allow it to thaw overnight and then microwave it. 
    • Reheating: Reheat the slow cooker hamburger hash in the microwave, pausing every 30-45 seconds, until nice and warm.

    Serving Suggestions

    This Taco hashbrown casserole is super filling and can be enjoyed on its own. You can also top it with your choice of toppings if you want to make it look fancy, or serve it with a veggie side dish like slow cooker corn on the cob, balsamic green beans, or some sweet and sour green beans and corn. 

    I also love drizzling some avocado hot sauce or homemade jalapeno hot sauce over my portion to add an extra kick of heat to it. 

    You can enjoy the taco crockpot hashbrown casserole on its own, or top it with crushed Doritos, sliced avocados, shredded cheese or sour cream. Finish it off with some smoked guacamole and lots of chopped cilantro. 

    Taco hashbrown casserole on a plate with a fork to the side.

    Expert Tips

    • Pack in protein. To pack some extra protein into the casserole, you can also add canned (and drained) beans, chickpeas or corn to the casserole along with the ground beef. 
    • Keep it warm. Turn on your slow cooker’s warm setting to keep the casserole warm, especially if you’re serving it at different times for everyone in the family.
    • Don't skip browning the meat. While you can easily skip this step, I would highly recommend taking a few extra minutes to brown the beef, as it adds a nice bit of caramelization, which really builds up the flavor.
    A fork holding up a bite of slow cooker beef hashbrown casserole up over a plate.

    Recipe Video

    This simple recipe is that good we made a video to share with all of you.  This recipe is definitely worth a try!  We think you will be glad you did!

    YouTube video

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Taco hashbrown casserole served up on a white plate.

    Crock Pot Taco Hashbrown Casserole

    Karin and Ken
    This crockpot taco hashbrown casserole is meaty, cheesy and absolutely delicious. It's really easy to make, and the perfect family meal to make and enjoy!
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    Prep Time 12 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 12 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 419 kcal

    Equipment

    • large slow cooker
    • large skillet
    • colander
    • 2 mixing bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 4 cups diced potatoes frozen
    • 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning blend
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, over medium to medium-high heat, add onions and ground meat. Using a wooden spoon, break the beef into small pieces.
    • Cook ground beef until no longer pink and onions are tender. Drain and put mixture in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add potatoes, Taco seasoning and pepper.
    • Stir until blended together.
    • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add meat mixture to slow cooker.
    • In a medium bowl, using your whisk, blend eggs and cheese soup together until smooth.
    • Pour over top of beef mixture. Stir until incorporated.
    • Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Pack in protein. To pack some extra protein into the casserole, you can also add canned (and drained) beans, chickpeas or corn to the casserole along with the ground beef. 
    • Keep it warm. Turn on your slow cooker’s warm setting to keep the casserole warm, especially if you’re serving it at different times for everyone in the family.
    • Don't skip browning the meat. While you can easily skip this step, I would highly recommend taking a few extra minutes to brown the beef, as it adds a nice bit of caramelization, which really builds up the flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 242mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 1113mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 557IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword slow cooker beef casseerole, taco hashbrown casserole
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published in May 2018. It's been updated with new content and images.

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