There are slow cooker meals… and then there’s Slow Cooker Taco Lasagna. It’s cheesy, saucy, creamy, loaded with taco flavor, and somehow manages to taste even better scooped out of a slow cooker two hours later like the glorious comfort-food masterpiece it is.

This recipe layers soft flour tortillas with creamy refried beans, seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, melty cheese, and all the taco toppings your little heart desires. The tortillas soak up all that flavor while still holding their shape, giving you lasagna vibes without a single boiled noodle in sight. Honestly, if tacos and lasagna got trapped in a crockpot together, nobody would complain about the outcome.

Slow Cooker Taco Lasagna has all the Mexican comfort foods in one. Cheesy, saucy, and loaded with flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ridiculously cheesy and comforting
Uses simple pantry-friendly ingredients
Perfect for busy weeknights or game day
Makes enough to feed hungry people without side-eye portions
Slow cooker does most of the work for you
Leftovers reheat beautifully (if there are any)

A layered Mexican dish loaded with flavor everyone loves.

Making Slow Cooker Taco Lasagna

Pour 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker.

In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and refried beans until smooth and combined. Spread half the mixture over one large flour tortilla, then place the loaded tortilla flat into the slow cooker.

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked, breaking it up as it browns. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the drained diced tomatoes and cook another 3 minutes.

Drain the meat mixture well. Nobody wants taco soup lasagna. That’s a different emotional journey.

Spread half the meat mixture over the tortilla layer in the slow cooker. Top with 1/3 of the cheddar cheese, 1/3 of the Pepper Jack cheese, half the black olives, and half the green onions.

Repeat the layers with another 1/3 of the enchilada sauce, a second tortilla spread with the remaining bean mixture, the remaining meat mixture, remaining black olives, remaining green onions, and another 1/3 of both cheeses.

For the final layer, place the last tortilla on top. Pour over the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.

Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.

Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, salsa, cilantro, fresh tomatoes, lime wedges, or extra green onions.

Tips For Success

Drain the meat mixture well so the lasagna slices nicely instead of turning into a cheesy taco puddle.
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
Don’t overcook it. Two hours on LOW is usually perfect.
Let it sit for about 10 minutes before slicing to help the layers hold together better.

How To Customize

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or shredded chicken
Use hot enchilada sauce if you like extra heat
Add jalapeños between layers for a spicy kick
Try Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese instead
Toss in corn or diced green chilies for extra texture and flavor

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm larger portions in the oven until heated through.

You can also freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Just thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Slow Cooker Taco Lasagna makes a large batch, uses simple pantry items, and is customizable to make everyone happy.

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Slow Cooker Taco Lasagna

Slow Cooker Taco Lasagna is layered with tortillas, seasoned taco meat, creamy beans, lots of cheese, and enchilada sauce for the ultimate cozy dinner, plus it feeds a crowd.

Prep Time40

Cook Time2

Total Time2 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheesy, comfort food, customizable, hearty

Servings:

Calories: 754kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

28 oz. can red enchilada sauce (or 2 – 15 oz. cans)
3 large flour tortillas (corn tortillas can also be used)
16 oz. can refried beans
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2 lbs. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 packet taco seasoning
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
4 green onions, chopped
2.25 oz. can sliced black olives, drained

Instructions

Pour 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and refried beans until smooth and combined. Spread half the mixture over one large flour tortilla, then place the loaded tortilla flat into the slow cooker.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked, breaking it up as it browns. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the drained diced tomatoes and cook another 3 minutes.
Drain the meat mixture. Spread half the meat mixture over the bean layer in the slow cooker.
Top with 1/3 of the cheddar cheese, 1/3 of the Pepper Jack cheese, half the black olives, and half the green onions.
Repeat the layers with another 1/3 of the enchilada sauce, a second tortilla spread with the remaining bean mixture, the remaining meat mixture, remaining black olives, remaining green onions, and another 1/3 of both cheeses.
For the final layer, place the last tortilla on top. Pour over the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, salsa, cilantro, fresh tomatoes, lime wedges, or extra green onions. Enjoy!