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Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

by Sarah Olson on January 15, 2018 | Updated July 28, 2021 43 Comments

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Enchilada casserole in slow cooker with tomatoes and green onion on top.

If you love one pot meals then you will love this easy Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole!

Enchilada casserole in slow cooker with tomatoes and green onion on top.

Hello! This Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole is very similar to my chicken enchilada casserole. Instead of just using enchilada sauce for the base in the recipe I used salsa as well. Beef cooked together with salsa is magical, I learned that with my slow cooker steak burritos recipe.

salsa, tortillas, beef, cheese, green chiles, seasonings in front of slow cooker.

To make this recipe the beef, sauce and seasoning cook for 8 hours first.

beef cooked in sauce in slow cooker.

Then I cut up soft corn tortillas.

Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

I stir in those tortillas and a cup of cheese, then flatten out the casserole and top with more cheese. The casserole cooks for 30 minutes longer to get everything hot and bubbly.

beef enchilada casserole in slow cooker with sour cream on the side.

Some will ask why I didn’t fry the tortillas. Frying the tortillas is not necessary for an enchilada casserole recipe. I like the texture of the tortillas in this.

When I worked at Marie Callender’s, for the Sunday brunch they had an enchilada casserole, I never missed it. This recipe is very similar to their recipe.

close up of enchilada casserole in slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.

I hope you enjoy this new recipe and have a great week.

beef enchilada casserole with wooden spoon in it.

Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

4.79 from 14 votes
An easy one pot meal! Beef cooks with the sauce all day, then the casserole is put together and cooked a bit longer.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 536kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cubes
  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 16 oz jar Pace Picante salsa (I use medium)
  • 4 oz can fire roasted green chiles
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Items needed to assemble casserole after above items have cooked:

  • 12 soft corn tortillas (I use about 12 ounces)
  • 3 cups colby jack cheese, divided
  • 1 bunch green onion, divided
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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Instructions:

  • Add the beef to the slow cooker. Add the enchilada sauce, salsa, green chiles, garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin and pepper. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • When the cooking time is done. Cut the corn tortillas into strips, add to the slow cooker along with 1 cup of the cheese and half of the green onions. Stir and flatten out with a spatula. Sprinkle over remaining cheese.
  • Add the lid back on the slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 more minutes on high. Sprinkle with remaining green onion and tomatoes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 4.6mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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My other enchilada inspired recipes on The Magical Slow Cooker:

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Chili
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • Slow Cooker Beef and Rice Enchilada Dip
  • Pork Verde Enchiladas

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    Filed Under: Beef, Dinner

    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      June 3, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      3 stars
      Was a little more liquid-y than I had expected. Tasted alright.

      Reply
    2. Paulia says

      July 28, 2021 at 9:17 am

      4 stars
      So there were only 5 out of 12 people that liked it?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 28, 2021 at 10:20 am

        No, 12 people gave it 4 stars or more.

        Reply
    3. Kathy says

      February 17, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was soooo good! My husband liked it, my four kids liked it, I liked it! We put shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes and sour cream on the side for those who wanted them! Will absolutely make this again!

      Reply
    4. Cathi says

      January 7, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Can I use tortilla chips instead?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 7, 2021 at 11:07 am

        I have heard of others doing this with no problems.

        Reply
    5. Marla Bardi says

      June 15, 2020 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      This is perfect for my family–we absolutely loved it. My home smelled like a Mexican restaurant. Thanks so much. I’ve just found you on Pinterest!

      Reply
    6. Darby says

      January 7, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Could you cook it on high for less time?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 7, 2019 at 6:07 pm

        Yes! It will do fine.

        Reply
        • Deb Gray says

          January 13, 2019 at 9:46 am

          How ling on high?

        • Sarah Olson says

          January 13, 2019 at 12:36 pm

          4-5 hours should work great.

        • Deb Gray says

          January 14, 2019 at 8:48 am

          Thank you!

    7. Laura says

      January 1, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      Could you use flour tortillas if you don’t care for soft corn tortillas ?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 2, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        They may get very soggy. I have not tried.

        Reply
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