Slow Cooker Enchilada Stack
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Enchilada Stack
Description
This recipe begins by browning ground beef and draining fat, then mixing the meat with drained black beans, corn, salsa, chopped green chiles, taco seasoning, and most of the enchilada sauce. Layers are built in a slow cooker starting with a flour tortilla, followed by a third of the beef mixture and cheese, repeated two more times, and topped with the last tortilla, remaining enchilada sauce, and cheese.
Cooking covered on low or high heat for several hours allows flavors to meld and cheese to melt, producing a soft, saucy layered dish reminiscent of traditional enchiladas but simpler to prepare. The texture is tender, with the beans and corn adding variety, and the sauce providing moisture and spice.
Serving with diced avocado, tomatoes, and chopped cilantro adds fresh textures and flavors, balancing the richness of the casserole. This dish fits well as a main course for a casual meal with minimal hands-on cook time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen, canned or roasted
- 1 cup salsa homemade or store-bought
- 1 green chiles 4.5-ounce can; brand Old El Paso™; chopped; drained
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix Old El Paso™ brand
- 1 mild enchilada sauce Old El Paso brand, 10-ounce can, divided
- 4 9- inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese divided, shredded
- 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced, for serving
- 1 Roma tomato diced, for serving
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat and remove from heat.
- Stir in black beans, corn, salsa, green chiles, taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, reserving 1/2 cup.
- Lightly coat the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place 1 tortilla on the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread 1/3 ground beef mixture evenly over the top; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat with 2 more layers; top with remaining tortilla, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours.
- Serve immediately, garnished with avocado, tomato and cilantro, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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