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Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

by Sarah Olson on January 15, 2018 | Updated July 28, 2021 42 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

4.93 from 13 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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Recipe Notes:

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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    Comments

    1. Diane Gasiewicz says

      May 10, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      Can you sub tortilla chips for the soft corn tortillas

      Reply
    2. Eddie says

      April 22, 2018 at 10:41 am

      Did anyone use chicken instead of beef ? I have it in the crock pot st this time … we don’t eat much beef but after buying the beef , I thought this would be good with chicken your thoughts and I think I would still cook 8 hours too ?
      Thanks and can’t wait to taste it ? It smells amazing

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 22, 2018 at 1:14 pm

        Hi Eddie, I have a similar recipe with chicken. Here it is, and yes 8 hours works fine. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/chicken-enchilada-casserole/

        Reply
    3. Sooz says

      February 3, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      I think i would like it with a large can of enchilada sauce and no salsa. It came out sort of sweet

      Reply
    4. shannon r foulk says

      January 26, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      Any idea how well this would freeze for future meal?

      Reply
    5. Rebekah Boes says

      January 19, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Oops, also if you need to double this, what would be your recommendations (4 growing teenage boys!)?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        Hi Rebekah I think ground beef would work fine. I would cook for 6 hours on low. I don’t know how it would work being doubled or if it would fit. I do suggest maybe serving with Mexican rice and refried beans, then there will be plenty!

        Reply
        • Tina says

          February 5, 2018 at 8:47 am

          Would i cook the ground beef before i put in slow cooker?

        • Sarah Olson says

          February 5, 2018 at 8:54 am

          I would, and drain the fat.

    6. Rebekah Boes says

      January 19, 2018 at 8:47 am

      I have the same question as a few above… could you use ground beef instead? And if so, would that call for any modifications?

      Reply
    7. Jason says

      January 16, 2018 at 3:01 pm

      You have the name I nutritional acts attached but it doesn’t say what a serving size is. What is a serving size?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 16, 2018 at 4:40 pm

        On the top of the recipe card it says how many servings. For this recipe the serving size is 1/8 of the recipe.

        Reply
    8. Jack Sumrall says

      January 16, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      THIS SOUNDS DELICIOUS, OUR FAMILY EATS GROUND TURKEY INSTEAD OF BEEF, HOW LONG WOULD I COOK IT FOR GROUND TURKEY?

      Reply
    9. meganevans66 says

      January 16, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      could you use ground beef instead of stew meat?

      Reply
    10. Suzanne says

      January 16, 2018 at 8:58 am

      I find chillies too hot ,,,,what can I substitute it with ,,,not to strong on hot spices,,,and do not mind medium salsa or mild is that ok to use thank you ,

      Reply
    11. Melissa Bowers says

      January 16, 2018 at 7:50 am

      This is embarrassing to ask but what would “beef stew meat” be at Tom Thumb? A particular cut I am guessing but not sure what I would look for over in the meat section. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 16, 2018 at 8:29 am

        You should see it straight away. It’s cubes of beef. If you can’t find it, you can cut up any roast into cubes and use in this recipe.

        Reply
    12. Maria Lisette says

      January 16, 2018 at 6:45 am

      Hi – can I use jalapeños instead of green chilis – which are hard to come about ind Denmark?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 16, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Yes! That will work fine.

        Reply
    13. Karen says

      January 15, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Are your recipes keto or paleo by chance?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 15, 2018 at 5:23 pm

        No they are not! I apologize!

        Reply
    14. Tammy says

      January 15, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Hi. Could I use ground beef?

      Reply
    15. Kim says

      January 15, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      Hi! How would I alter the timing to work with an Instant Pot? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 15, 2018 at 2:54 pm

        Maybe a reader will be able to help! I only use slow cookers.

        Reply
      • Leslie says

        January 15, 2018 at 7:18 pm

        Kim – The Instant Pot has a slow cooker. You may need to cook this on a day off. You also may need to look at your recipe book. I’m sorry that I’m not more of a help! Good luck. Would you let me know how it comes out? Thank you! I’ve been wanting the Instant Pot for a while now.

        Reply
      • Liz says

        January 25, 2018 at 5:29 pm

        There was such liquid already in this that I did it in the instant pot without changing anything other than times, if worried add 1/2 c water. I used frozen beef so first ingrediants on pressure cook for 45 min with natural release. Then mixed in cheese, tortillas etc and pressure cooked for 0 min with 10min quick release. Turned out fantastic!

        Reply
        • Karmin says

          May 31, 2018 at 12:43 pm

          Thank you! Will you clarify how long you cook it once you add the cheese, tortillas, et al? I assume you didn’t actually mean “0 minutes”.

        • Sarah Olson says

          May 31, 2018 at 7:36 pm

          It says 30 minutes on my end.

        • Pam says

          January 4, 2019 at 6:15 am

          I believe she meant 0 minutes in the instant pot under pressure which is a setting.

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