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Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Bowls

Irresistibly Cheesy Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Bowls

Enjoy the flavorful and comforting experience of Slow Cooker Smothered Fritos Taco Bowls, featuring beef, cheese, and Fritos.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.5 cup milk
For Topping & Crunch
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag Fritos corn chips
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced jalapeños
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup avocado
  • 1 cup salsa
  • to taste hot sauce

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add a packet of taco seasoning mix to the browned beef and stir. Pour in a can of Ro-Tel, letting it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  3. In the slow cooker, mix together the cheddar cheese soup, cream of mushroom soup, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold the seasoned beef mixture into the creamy sauce in the slow cooker. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours. Check for heated through and melted cheese.
  6. Serve by placing Fritos corn chips in a bowl and spooning the creamy beef mixture over them.
  7. Top with additional shredded cheese and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite toppings to customize each bowl to your liking.

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