Crockpot Enchiladas (Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole)

Crockpot Enchiladas (Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole)

Crockpot enchiladas combine ground beef, vegetables, enchilada sauce, spices, corn tortillas, and cheese for an easy enchilada casserole made entirely in the slow cooker. It's an easy dump and go crockpot meal that's perfect for weeknight family dinners or meal prep!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword Beef Enchilada Casserole, Crockpot Beef Enchiladas, Crockpot Enchilada Casserole, Crockpot Enchiladas, Enchilada Casserole, Enchilada Casserole Recipe, Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole, Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 401kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef at least 90% lean
1 yellow onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
6 large cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups red enchilada sauce divided
12 soft corn tortillas about 5 1/2 to 6 inches in diameter; cut into strips; divided
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided

Optional Topping Ideas:

Minced red onion
Sliced black olives
Chopped cherry tomatoes
Cilantro leaves
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream or Mexican crema

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Spread out the ground beef in an even layer in the bottom of a slow cooker. Spread the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, Mexican oregano, and black pepper across the top. Pour 1 cup enchilada sauce across the top.
Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
Stir in half of the corn tortilla strips and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Spread the remaining half of the tortilla strips evenly across the top. Drizzle on the remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce. Sprinkle on the remaining 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the casserole sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve with any toppings you like.

Notes

Nutrition Information: The nutritional information for this recipe was calculated without the optional topping ideas.
Storage: Store leftovers wrapped in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months!

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