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Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Abby Marlow
This Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole is loaded with layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, melty cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce. It is hearty, flavorful, and a comfort food favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1-ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water

Casserole Layers

  • 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained
  • 15 ounce can whole kernel corn drained
  • 29 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 10 count package taco size flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend

Instructions
 

Meat and Seasoning

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
    1 pound lean ground beef
  • Add water and taco seasoning to the beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes until combined.

Casserole Layers

  • In a bowl, mash the black beans if desired, then combine with corn, tomatoes, and beef.
  • Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce into a greased slow cooker. Layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese; repeating layers. Finish with enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours. Serve warm with toppings as desired.

Notes

It’s hearty, flavorful, and lets your slow cooker do all the work for a dinner everyone will love.
Keyword Comfort Food, enchilada casserole, family dinner, Mexican recipes, slow cooker meals