Description
A hearty and flavorful crockpot ground beef enchilada casserole layered with tender tortillas, seasoned beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
8 corn tortillas, cut into halves or thirds
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add the diced green chilies and half of the enchilada sauce to the beef mixture. Stir well and remove from heat.
Lightly spray the inside of a 4- to 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray.
Spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.
Layer half of the cut tortillas evenly over the sauce.
Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half a cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the beef.
Repeat layering with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheeses.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top layer.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours, until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted.
Once cooked, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the casserole before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours