Ultimate Crock Pot Beef and Bean Fiesta Bowl

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Fritos

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.

2. Prepare the Vegetables and Beans:
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sautéed onions to the crock pot.
- Add the corn, pinto beans, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and diced tomatoes to the crock pot.

3. Season the Mixture:
- Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and taco seasoning over the ingredients in the crock pot.

4. Add the Beef Broth:
- Pour the beef broth into the crock pot, ensuring the ingredients are fully submerged in liquid.

5. Slow Cook the Mixture:
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to low heat.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low, or until the flavors have melded together beautifully.

6. Serve and Garnish:
- Once cooked, ladle the mixture into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and a generous handful of Fritos.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT8H
8 hours

Total Time

- Total Time: PT8H15M
8 hours and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Crock Pot
- Beef and Bean Bowl
- Slow Cooker
- Tex-Mex
- Easy Dinner
- Comfort Food
- Dinner Ideas
- Avocado
- Fritos
- Family Meal

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,500

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