Crock pot Mexican Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
641 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock pot Mexican Casserole
Description
The Crock Pot Mexican Casserole starts by browning ground beef, which is combined with enchilada sauce, chopped onion, diced tomatoes with green chilies, minced garlic, drained black beans, corn, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. After stirring everything together, the mixture cooks on low heat for about three hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to soften.
Thirty minutes before serving, quartered corn tortillas are stirred in to absorb juices and soften. Shredded cheddar cheese is added on top, and the casserole cooks until the cheese melts. Optional toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and fresh Roma tomato add fresh, bright notes when served.
This casserole provides a simple, hands-off way to prepare a filling meal with familiar Mexican ingredients. It can be served alone or accompanied by rice or salad for a complete dinner. The slow cooker method makes it convenient for busy days while delivering layered flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef browned
- 2 Red Enchilada Sauce 10 oz, cans of
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 oz, canned, brand: ROTEL
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 corn drained, canned
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 12 corn tortillas cut into quarters
- 2 cups cheese cheddar, shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro optional, chopped
- 1 avocado optional
- 1 Roma tomato
Instructions
- Place beef, enchilada sauce, onion, rotel, garlic, beans, corn and taco seasoning in the crock pot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 3 hours.
- 30 minute before serving stir in the corn tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Add the lid and cook until cheese is melted
- Top with cilantro, diced avocado, and diced tomato
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1557mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1157IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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