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Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

This easy Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole is the ultimate hands off dinner! A rich, saucy beef & bean filling gets topped with tortillas and cheese for cozy comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Cook Time (low) 8 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 24 oz jar passata or tomato puree
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 6 medium flour tortillas cut into pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheese mozzarella/cheddar blend

Instructions
 

  • Add all filling ingredients (beef through garlic powder) to a slow cooker. Do not stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  • Stir filling well. Stir in tortilla pieces.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
  • Option A: Cover slow cooker (on HIGH) for 20-30 mins until cheese melts.
  • Option B: Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish and bake at 400°F for 10-15 mins until golden.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • No Browning Needed: The ground beef cooks perfectly in the slow cooker without pre browning.
  • Spice Level: ½ tsp chili powder gives mild flavor. Add up to 2 tsp for more heat, or serve with hot sauce.
  • Make Ahead: Combine all filling ingredients in the slow cooker insert the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, place it in the base and cook.