SLOW-COOKER ENCHILADAS

Slow-Cooker Enchiladas image

As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe. I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it. With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months. -Mary Luebbert, Benton, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (16 ounces) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Chopped tomatoes, minced fresh cilantro and sliced avocado, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cheeses. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer about 3/4 cup beef mixture, 1 tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 49g protein.