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Friday, March 21, 2008

They Call It Mexican Food NOT Mexican't Food

This Slow Cooker Enchilada dish was a tasty new recipe that I tried for the first time this week and was really happy with it. I'll go ahead and post what the recipe says to do, but afterwards make my suggestions of what I am going to do the next time I make it.
Slow Cooker Enchiladas

1 lbs. lean ground beef
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
1 (1.5 ounce) taco seasoning mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (I used only 2 cups or so)


1. Cook beef, then add taco seasoning and water
2. In bowl, stir together salsa, cream of mushroom soup & cream of chicken soup. Mix in most of the cheese, reserving some for top.
3. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom of a slow cooker. Scoop a layer of the ground beef over that, and then a layer of cheese/soup mixture. Repeat the layers until you run out of stuff, ending with a layer of tortillas on the top. Top with remaining cheese.
4. Cover and cook for 45 mins - 1 hour.


We both really enjoyed it, we thought that it would have been better with 3 tortilla layers and substitute in some rice layers. We also wanted to throw in some onions and canned mushrooms. But again, we just made it with what they asked and it was pretty good still and so were the left overs. I suggest make it once, but definitely not as many corn tortillas as they ask, then add to what you think will taste better.

25 comments:

  1. Sounds great and I love your changes. I will make it soon. Thanks!

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  2. This sounds yummy and I'm all about Crock Pot cooking. I also don't think it's Mexican food without arroz!

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  3. Oh it looks good and I going to try it, something different, tired of the same ole stuff.

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  4. This looks tasty... I will try it. Thanks for sharing!
    I have a recipe called Chicken Tostadas that has similiar ingredients and my family begs for. I will be happy to share it with you. Let me know if you are interested!

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  5. Wow this sounds delicious. I just got a crockpot so I'm gonna have to try this one out!

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  6. Can you believe my eldest daughter doesn't like melted cheese? I know, it's SO not American or Mexican!

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  7. This sounds amazing. It will go on my list of stuff to purchase the next time I can go grocery shopping!

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  8. yum! Sounds good! Lawrys has the best taco seasoning in my opinion. Hey did you ever get your iPod fixed?

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  9. That sounds really good - I like the idea of putting rice in it.

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  10. Oh! I LOVE to cook in the crockpot! And I LOVE mexican food! Both is even better! Eater will so not have a ham!

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  11. I love me some slow cooker recipes- yummy! I have a similar recipe, but it uses Doritos and a can of diced tomatoes instead of the salsa. My family loves it! I would have never thought to do it in the slow cooker though- very smart!!

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  12. YIPEE! I love cooking things that I can start when the kids are napping. Waaaaaayyyyyyyy easier then when they are yelling in the kitchen or holding onto my legs.

    Sounds yummy, and I will add it to my list of dinners this week!

    Thanks for sharing! :-)

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  13. OH my. I would make this without the salsa b/c I'm weird about salsa, but it sounds soooooooooo GOOD!

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  14. Thanks for sharing. I will give it a try! =)

    Happy Easter!

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  15. I am Crock Pot challenged but part of the reason is I just can't find recipes that sound any good. But this? MexiCAN!!!!

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  16. I will have to try this for my crew - thanks for sharing!

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  17. Could you swing by Long Island and whip this up for me, seriously. I would be forever in your debt. I know nothing about cooking. Looks delicious!

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  18. Looks really great! And I love the new picture of Lucy on your sidebar, Just hangin' out ;)

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  19. I just love tex-mex! Might need to dust off the crock-pot for this one!

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  20. YUM O. I love my crock pot, so I have bookmarked this and can't wait to make it this week!! Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Have a wonderful Easter Sunday!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  22. ♥ That looks really good! I like your idea of a couple of layers of rice!

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  23. This sounds excellent... I am going to try this using your suggestions!

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  24. Sounds good, have been looking for a good slow cooker recipe, Mexican-style!

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