Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
8 hrs
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Description
The recipe begins by searing a whole beef chuck roast to develop a golden crust, then slow cooking it with spices including cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder until the beef is tender and easy to shred. Separately, a sauce is prepared by sautéing diced onions and green chiles in butter, thickened with flour, then combined with chicken stock, half and half, and sour cream to create a rich, creamy enchilada sauce.
Soft corn tortillas are softened, filled with the shredded beef, rolled, and arranged in a baking dish. The creamy sauce is poured over the filled tortillas, topped with grated Monterey Jack cheese, and baked until bubbling and lightly browned. Garnishes such as fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, avocado, and lime wedges add freshness and brightness when serving. This dish combines tender meat with a luscious sauce for a satisfying baked meal.
Ingredients
slow cooker shredded mexican beef
- 3 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or vegetable or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
enchiladas
- 10 to 12 corn tortillas 4-inch
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 sweet onion diced
- 2 diced green chiles 4 ounce cans
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken stock low-sodium
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 ounces Monterey jack cheese freshly grated
- cilantro fresh, for topping
- green onions sliced, for topping
- avocado sliced, for topping
- lime wedges, for spritzing
Instructions
slow cooker shredded mexican beef
- I find the flavor is best when the beef is seared first. My slow cooker sears the meat, but if yours does not, heat a large pot over medium to high heat and add the oil. Sprinkle the chuck roast with the salt and pepper, then add it to the pot or slow cooker and sear on all sides until deeply golden brown. If necessary, transfer it to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, until it easily shreds with forks or kitchen tongs. Toss in the cumin, paprika, chili powder and garlic powder, mixing well. Your beef is now ready to use!
enchiladas
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- To make the sauce, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Add in the onions and green chilies with a pinch of salt, stirring well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often, until the mixture smells nutty and fragrant. Very slowly pour into the chicken stock while stirring so the mixture thickens. Bring it to a simmer and let it thicken and bubble for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and the half and half. Stir until combined and cook for 5 minutes, until warmed through. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the cheese until it melts completely. At this time, you want to warm your tortillas so they don't break - either pop them in the warm oven for two minutes or so or you can even microwave them.
- Spoon a bit of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish, just to coat the dish. Take about 2 tablespoons of the shredded beef and roll it up tightly in the warm tortillas, placing them side by side in the dish. I can usually fit six of the small tortillas in two separate rows in a 9x13 dish!
- Pour the rest of the sauce overtop of the enchiladas, covering every bit. Top with the remaining monterey jack cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is golden and cheesy and bubble. Remove and top with the cilantro and green onions before serving.
- I love to serve these with avocado slices, lime wedges and tortilla chips!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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