Ingredients
- 1 lb lean halal ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) halal-friendly condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 oz frozen tater tots
- Light oil or cooking spray for the slow cooker
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat.
- Break the beef into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic during the final minute.
- Drain excess fat.
- Lightly grease the slow cooker.
- Transfer the beef mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add the corn, black beans, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper.
- Stir until evenly combined.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar and stir again.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots over the top in a single layer.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over the top during the final 20 minutes.
- Cover again and cook until the cheese melts.
- Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Drain corn and beans thoroughly. Tater tots become tender rather than crispy in the slow cooker. For a crisp topping, cook them separately in the oven or air fryer and add before serving. Ground turkey can replace beef. Use halal-certified meat and packaged ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American