Best Slow Cooked Beef Enchiladas Recipes

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SLOW-COOKED BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas get a beefy boost of goodness from slow-cooked roast. When the meat is done, assemble with tortillas and bake. Top with lettuce and tomatoes if desired. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless beef chuck roast (1-3/4 pounds)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold water
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
Optional: Chopped lettuce and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Rub roast with taco seasoning. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion and broth. Cook, covered, on low 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking juices in a saucepan; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix flour and cold water until smooth; add to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into meat mixture., Preheat oven to 425°. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture off center on each tortilla; top with chiles and 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with chopped lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

TEQUILA SLOW-COOKED BEEF ENCHILADAS



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I get requests for this recipe all the time! I have made it with chicken and leftover Thanksgiving turkey as well, but beef is my favorite!

Provided by victoria koontz

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 14h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3 pound) beef roast
3 cups tequila
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
6 cloves garlic, smashed and diced
3 cups uncooked rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 (6 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
4 (7.75 ounce) cans spicy enchilada sauce
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
12 (12 inch) flour tortillas, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine beef roast, tequila, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until tender, 12 to 18 hours.
  • Shred beef using 2 forks; let it cool, about 30 minutes. Transfer shredded beef to a plate using a slotted spoon, reserving cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
  • Pour reserved cooking liquid into a large pot; stir in rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix black beans, refried beans, and 1 can green chile peppers together in a bowl.
  • Mix spicy enchilada sauce, mild enchilada sauce, and tomato paste together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a deep baking dish.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup bean mixture, 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup shredded beef, 1 tablespoon sauce, and 2 tablespoons Mexican cheese blend over 1 tortilla. Roll up tortilla and place seam side-down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients until baking pan is full.
  • Cover tortillas with a thick layer of sauce and remaining cheese. Spread remaining 1 can green chile peppers over cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubby and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1015.3 calories, Carbohydrate 103.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2272.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

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