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Crockpot Beef Enchilada Casserole

Crockpot Beef Enchilada Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

Crockpot Beef Enchilada Casserole is a comforting dish filled with tender beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Casserole Layers
  • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 6 pieces Tortillas cut into pieces
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn optional
Toppings and Garnishes
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies or substitute with another pepper
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the beef in a skillet with onion and garlic for 6–8 minutes.
  2. Prepare the crockpot with a layer of enchilada sauce.
  3. Layer half of the tortillas, followed by half of the beef mixture and toppings.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer.
  6. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
  7. Serve with garnishes after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Layering is crucial for preventing mushy casserole. Always rinse beans to reduce sodium.

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