Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot Recipe

This recipe transforms simple camping enchilada meat into a flavor explosion! Inspired by a family camping trip, we've perfected this slow cooker recipe for tender, juicy shredded beef, perfect for messy, hand-held tacos OR classic baked enchiladas. Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of slow-cooked beef with onions, chilies, garlic, and cumin, all simmered to perfection in your crockpot. Choose your adventure: Dive into warm flour tortillas for a casual, delicious meal or create beautiful baked enchiladas with corn tortillas, smothered in sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Get ready for a flavor fiesta!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 490 mins
Calories 324.7 kcal
Protein 80g
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Ingredients for Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot

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How to Make Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot

  1. Place 2 lbs of beef chuck roast in your crock pot.
  2. Add 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained; and 4 cloves garlic, minced, on top of the beef.
  3. Pour 2 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce over the meat and other ingredients.
  4. Stir in 2 teaspoons ground cumin.
  5. Cook on high for 6-8 hours, or on low for 10-12 hours, or until the meat is falling apart tender.
  6. Remove the meat from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
  7. **For Hand-Held Tacos:** Serve the shredded beef in warm flour tortillas. Add your favorite toppings!
  8. **For Baked Enchiladas:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Dip corn tortillas in the warm enchilada sauce. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef. Place filled tortillas in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

27g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot?

Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot takes about 510 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 490 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot?

Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot has approximately 324.7 calories per serving, with about 80 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Enchilada Meat From The Crock Pot are London Broil Beef, Enchilada Sauce, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Diced Green Chilies, Ground Cumin. See the full list with measurements above.

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