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Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lblean ground beef
- 1packet taco seasoning
- 115 ounce can beans
drained and rinsed
- 128 ounce jar enchilada sauce
- 14 ounce can green chilies
- 1white onion
diced
- 10corn tortillas cut into wedges
- 1 ½shredded mexican cheese
- cilantro
- ½ cpico de gallo
- ½ csour cream
Directions
- 1
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with taco seasoning.
- 2
Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add enchilada sauce, beans, green chilies, and onion, and stir to combine.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
- 4
Stir in 1/2 of the tortilla wedges and 1/2 of shredded cheese. Top with remaining tortilla wedges and cheese. Cover and cook on High until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes more.
- 5
Garnish with cilantro, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole
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About this Recipe
Looking for a family-favorite dinner that practically makes itself? This Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole brings all the comforting flavors of classic enchiladas with minimal active effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
The beauty of this casserole lies in the slow cooker, where taco-seasoned lean ground beef, tender pinto beans, and soft corn tortilla wedges meld together with rich enchilada sauce and savory green chilies. The extended cooking time ensures every bite is deeply infused with flavor, making this a true set-it-and-forget-it meal.
You can expect a hearty, deeply flavorful dish that’s rich with savory beef, creamy pinto beans, and perfectly tender corn tortillas. Each forkful delivers a comforting blend of mild spice from the taco seasoning and green chilies, enveloped in a generous layer of shredded Mexican cheese. This casserole is designed for pure comfort, with 468 calories per satisfying serving.
Topped with fresh cilantro, bright pico de gallo, and cool sour cream, this slow cooker beef enchilada casserole offers a delightful contrast of textures and temperatures. It’s a complete meal that’s both satisfying and flavorful, providing a delicious balance of ingredients that come together beautifully.
Customize this casserole with your favorite toppings beyond the suggested cilantro, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Feel free to swap the pinto beans for black beans, or adjust the heat by choosing a mild or spicier enchilada sauce to suit your preference.
This Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole is a perfect choice for casual family dinners, potlucks, or anytime you need a comforting meal with minimal hands-on cooking. Serve it hot, garnished generously with its fresh toppings for a vibrant finish.