Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (more to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the crockpot. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, rice, and taco seasoning.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture; stir well to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, stir in fresh cilantro if desired and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor depth, brown the meat before adding it to the crockpot. - Customize by swapping black beans with kidney beans or adding bell peppers for extra crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.