SLOW COOKER SMOTHERED FRITOS TACO BOWLS (EASY)

Oh my! This incredible dish just made my day! I loved every bite of it. A big thanks to my dear friend, Alex, for teaching me this super easy recipe! My only advice to you when eating this is to add cilantro and squeeze fresh lime on top. It’s the best! I have listed all the ingredients and steps so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion (yellow or sweet)
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) Bush’s Best Chili Beans (pinto beans – mild chilli sauce) – not drained
• 8 ounce can Tomato sauce
• 1 can Original Rotel (10 ounces can) – not drained (Or use Homemade Rotel – Tomatoes and Green Chilies)
• taco seasoning packet (1 ounce)
• 1/2 cup water
• Taco Bowl Fixings
• Fritos
• Rice (optional)
• Favourite taco toppings suggestions – cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, fresh lime
• juice, fresh cilantro, etc.

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Step 2: Add the beef and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent and beef is no longer pink.

Step 3: Remove the accumulated grease and add in 1/2 cup of water and the taco seasoning.

Step 4: Remove from the heat and stir until well mixed.

Step 5: Apply cooking spray in a slow cooker.

Step 6: Add in the tomato sauce, Rotel, chilli beans, and the beef mixture. Stir until well mixed.

Step 7: Cover the slow cooker and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high and 5 to 6 hours on a low setting.

Step 8: Add Fritos in a serving bowl and ladle over the mixture.

Step 9: Serve and enjoy!

NOTE:

If you do not have beef, you can use chicken or turkey instead.