Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting mouthwatering enchilada meat in the comfort of your own kitchen using the magic of a crock pot. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this slow-cooked masterpiece, where succulent meat simmers in a symphony of flavorful spices and zesty sauces, resulting in a dish that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. Whether you prefer tender chicken, savory beef, or delectable ground turkey, this guide will provide you with a step-by-step approach to creating the perfect enchilada meat that will steal the spotlight at any gathering.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ENCHILADA MEAT
This is our busy family's go-to recipe for delicious chicken meat that can be used to make enchiladas, tacos, burritos, nachos, even over rice and beans. So easy to prepare, and the enchilada sauce is to die for. I normally put this together at lunch and serve it after work. Use in your favorite Mexican recipes. Pork or beef can be substituted for the chicken.
Provided by Kari Shifflett
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 8h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper in a blender until smooth.
- Put chicken breast in bottom of a slow cooker; pour blended enchilada sauce over the chicken.
- Cook on Low 8 to 9 hours (or 4 to 6 hours on High). Shred the chicken with 2 large forks and stir into the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SLOW-COOKED ENCHILADA DINNER
This layered Southwestern meal just can't be beat. It gets its spicy flavor from green chilies, chili powder and cumin. Using a slow cooker liner inside of the cooker makes it easier to lift and remove the meal so it can be cut into individual wedges. -Judy Ragsdale, Queen City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, green pepper, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses; set aside. , Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. Place two tortillas in slow cooker, overlapping if necessary. Layer with a third of the beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers twice., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Using foil strips as handles, remove enchilada dinner to a platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
EASY SLOW COOKER ENCHILADAS
An easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for busy school days. Once the prep work is done, you can set it and forget it for the next 5 to 7 hours! Great to make ahead and freeze. Can substitute ground beef for ground turkey and flour tortillas for the corn.
Provided by PIXIEBOOTS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Crumble turkey into a large skillet over medium heat. Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix Cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese together in a bowl.
- Layer about 3/4 cup of the turkey mixture, 1 tortilla, and 1/2 cup the cheese mixture in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker; repeat layers until ingredients are fully used, ending with a cheese layer.
- Cook on Low until heated through, 5 to 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1216.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SLOW-COOKED BEEF ENCHILADAS
Enchiladas get a beefy boost of goodness from slow-cooked roast. When the meat is done, assemble with tortillas and bake. Top with lettuce and tomatoes if desired. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h30m
Yield 6 enchiladas.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rub roast with taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion and broth. Cook, covered, on low 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking juices in a saucepan; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix flour and cold water until smooth; add to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into meat mixture., Preheat oven to 425°. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture off center on each tortilla; top with chiles and 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with chopped lettuce and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
SLOW-COOKED ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Tortilla chips and a side salad turn this casserole into a fun meal with very little effort. -Denise Waller, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, soup and salt. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the beef mixture, tortillas and cheese. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 6-8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
ENCHILADA MEAT FROM THE CROCK POT
My daughter, Alicia, brought this recipe home from a camping trip. Their recipe was pretty simple and lacked the tastes that I prefer in my cooking, so we tweaked it to our own tastes. We eat it either wrapped in warm flour tortillas and dripping down our hands and arms, or I have wrapped it in corn tortillas dipped into the warm sauce and laid out in a casserole dish and covered with the rest of the sauce and sprinkled with shredded cheese for typical enchiladas.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Roast Beef
Time 8h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the meat in your crock pot.
- Add the onions, chilies, and garlic on top of the meat.
- Pour the canned enchilada sauce over the meat and other ingredients.
- Stir in the cumin.
- Cook on high 6 to 8 hours or until meat is falling apart tender.
- Shred the meat and eat in warm flour tortillas or make the meat into enchilada using corn tortillas.
SLOW COOKER ENCHILADAS
An old Mexican classic with a new twist. Anytime we have a potluck, I am asked to bring these. Can be made with chicken or beef.
Provided by AIMS312
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa, cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. Mix in most of the cheese, reserving 3/4 cup for later.
- Place a layer of tortillas covering the bottom of a slow cooker. Scoop a layer of the ground beef over that, and then spoon a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until you run out of stuff, ending with a layer of tortillas on the top. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover, and cook on High for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 2089.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CROCK-POT ENCHILADAS RECIPE
These cheesy enchiladas are full of yummy ground beef and taste fantastic. Serve with refried beans and Mexican rice for a great dinner any night of the week!
Provided by Crock-Pot Ladies
Categories Entrée
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium skillet on the stove-top, brown and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off any excess cooking fat if there is any.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, tomatoes and green chilies.
- Pour enchilada sauce in a pie plate or shallow container and dip each corn tortilla one at a time into the enchilada sauce, coating both sides lightly in the sauce.
- Place tortilla on a plate and scoop about 1/4 cup of the ground beef mixture in the middle of the tortilla and roll the tortilla around the filling carefully to prevent cracking.
- Place seam side down in the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Continue dipping, filling, rolling and placing with all of the tortillas.
- Drizzle any leftover enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the cheese and then the olives evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 4 hours until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 1636 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TEQUILA SLOW-COOKED BEEF ENCHILADAS
I get requests for this recipe all the time! I have made it with chicken and leftover Thanksgiving turkey as well, but beef is my favorite!
Provided by victoria koontz
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 14h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine beef roast, tequila, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until tender, 12 to 18 hours.
- Shred beef using 2 forks; let it cool, about 30 minutes. Transfer shredded beef to a plate using a slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
- Pour reserved cooking liquid into a large pot; stir in rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix black beans, refried beans, and 1 can green chile peppers together in a bowl.
- Mix spicy enchilada sauce, mild enchilada sauce, and tomato paste together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a deep baking dish.
- Spoon 1/4 cup bean mixture, 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup shredded beef, 1 tablespoon sauce, and 2 tablespoons Mexican cheese blend over 1 tortilla. Roll up tortilla and place seam side-down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients until baking pan is full.
- Cover tortillas with a thick layer of sauce and remaining cheese. Spread remaining 1 can green chile peppers over cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubby and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1015.3 calories, Carbohydrate 103.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2272.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CROCK POT ENCHILADAS
Do not limit your self to using hamburger this recipe is excellent for using left over roast/chicken etc. Make it as hot as you want or as mild. This recipe went over very well with my recent company and done in the crock pot kept the heat out of the kitchen. I served them with refried beans, & fresh salsa The end result of the recipe produces soft enchiladas where the flavors have blended and they practically melt in your mouth
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 large enchiladas
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray a large skillet lightly with veggie oil.
- Brown the hamburger, make sure there are no lumps (if using cooked chicken or other cooked meats do the next step before this one then add the cooked meat to the onions etc).
- Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, saute until the onions are translucent.
- Add peppers cook 3 minutes.
- Mix the taco& salsa sauces.
- Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup taco/salsa sauce.
- Lay out the tortillas and spoon approx 3/4 cup of the meat mixture into the middle of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with a tbsp of cheese.
- Roll the tortillas and fasten with a tooth pick.
- Put 1 cup of the taco sauce on the bottom of your crock pot.
- Place the rolled tortillas side by side Pour in 3/4 cup of taco sauce On the bottom layer (this will help the tortillas from sticking).
- Place second layer of tortillas and top with the remaining sauce.
- Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours.
- Be very careful removing the top layer so you do not tear them.
- Place on a warm platter, top each enchilada with a streak of sour cream, sprinkle remaining cheese over top Garnish with avacados and green onions.
- If you wish you can place under broiler for a minute to brown the cheesE (it melts on it's own).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 44.4, Sodium 1183.7, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 16.1
EASY CROCK POT BEEF ENCHILADAS
This is an easy version of my easy oven baked beef enchiladas. There is probably a recipe like this, but I didn't use one and will make it often as it turned out well. It's also very easy. My hubby was hungry for this, but I wasn't going to be home, so I threw this together about 2 pm. He got home about 6 pm and said the smell was so good, he didn't take time to change clothes. I came in about 8 pm and even tho he had turned it off, it was warm and very good. Be sure not to over-cook as it will be dry and the tortillas tough on the edges. I think 4 hours would be the perfect amount of time. Serve with warm flour tortillas and butter or chips.
Provided by peppermintkitty
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown hamburger and onion together.
- Drain excess fat and add diced tomatoes (with juice).
- Add chopped chilies and taco seasoning.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Spray inside of crock with cooking spray and place 4 corn tortillas in the bottom and spread 1/2 of the meat mixture.
- Spread 1/2 the can of cheese soup on top of meat and place 3 more tortillas on top of cheese soup.
- Pour in remaining meat mixture and place 3-4 more corn tortillas on top.
- Spread remaining can of cheese soup on tortillas and sprinkle 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese.
- Pour 1 cup milk evenly over top--do not stir.
- Put on lid and cook on low up to 5 hours.
SLOW-COOKER ENCHILADAS
As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe. I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it. With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months. -Mary Luebbert, Benton, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cheeses. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer about 3/4 cup beef mixture, 1 tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 49g protein.
CROCK POT STACKED ENCHILADAS
I got this recipe from J&S Old Time Recipes. I prefer the "real" enchiladas I make in the oven, but these are really tasty! Great for a busy or hot day, when you don't want to use the oven. My family really enjoys these! Prep time is approximate and does not include cooking the meat.
Provided by keen5
Categories Chicken
Time 4h20m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown your beef or cook the other meat you are using.
- Mix cooked meat, cumin, cream cheese and onion together.
- Spray inside of crock pot with nonstick spray, then pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- Place one tortilla in the bottom of the pot.
- Cover with some of the meat mixture.
- Pour a little enchilada sauce on top of meat.
- Sprinkle some cheese on top of sauce.
- Add another tortilla and continue layering until you run out of meat mixture.
- You should still have some cheese and sauce left.
- Top with a tortilla, then pour remaining enchilada sauce over all.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
- When it's done, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, replace lid until cheese melts.
- Cut into wedges with plastic spatula to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931.9, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 220.3, Sodium 1649.9, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 62
AWESOME CROCK POT GROUND BEEF ENCHILADAS
This is a really easy enchiladas recipe. The best Ive ever had, I made it up actually kind of used a recipe on here and just changed a lot of ingredients, and it turned out soo good.
Provided by Jess21590
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place defrosted ground beef in crock pot.
- Put everything in crock pot except tortillas, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and enchilada sauce. ( I just threw everything in crock pot unitl i liked the look of its consistency).
- Mix the meat with the ingredients, cook on low for about 4 hours I cooked longer since i came home late and it was still good.
- When its cooked, pour desired amount of enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese in mixture. Also room temp cream cheese cubed.
- Let sit until cheese is melted, stir together and roll mixture in warm tortillas.
- Put in baking dish pour desired amount of left over enchilada sauce over tortillas. And sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake on 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 1604.8, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 13.1, Protein 26.8
Tips:
- When choosing a can of enchilada sauce, opt for one that is mild, medium, or hot, depending on your desired spice level.
- If you don't have a crock pot, you can also make this recipe in a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- To make the enchilada meat ahead of time, simply cook it in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to serve the enchilada meat, simply reheat it in the crock pot on low for 2-3 hours, or until it is warmed through.
- Serve the enchilada meat with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
This crock pot enchilada meat recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a classic Mexican dish. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party, and can be served with a variety of toppings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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