Enchilada Stack Up In Crock Pot Recipe

This hearty Crock-Pot Enchilada Stack Up is a Denver classic, submitted by Nancy Swanson herself! Layers of tender beef, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese create a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Slow-cooked to perfection in your crock-pot, this recipe is easy to prepare and delivers incredible taste.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 365 mins
Calories 559.4 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Enchilada Stack Up In Crock Pot

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How to Make Enchilada Stack Up In Crock Pot

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained), 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (to taste).
  4. Add 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) and 1/2 cup chopped black olives.
  5. Trim 12 corn tortillas slightly smaller than the diameter of your slow cooker. Add the trimmings to the meat mixture.
  6. Place 1/4 of the meat mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  7. Top with 3 tortillas, overlapping slightly, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Repeat layers: meat mixture, tortillas, and cheese (3 times).
  9. Pour 1 cup tomato juice around the edges of the stack.
  10. Cover the slow cooker.
  11. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let stand for 10 minutes before carefully lifting out and cutting into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

65g

Carbs

12g