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This slow-cooked stacked enchilada pie cooks up entirely in the crockpot and is the perfect busy weeknight comfort food!
Mother Nature has been giving my crockpot quite the workout lately.
Why? Because it is COLD here, friends. And I’m not even exaggerating here either. Our temps combined with wind chills the past few days have gotten as low as 25 below zero.
The other day, it got up to a balmy 6 degrees, so I seized the moment and ventured outside for as long as 5 minutes just to give my lungs some fresh air since I was almost about to die from the stale-stuffy-and-breathed-by-eight-other-people-air. (read: I hadn’t gone outside in 5 days)
Who in their right mind would live in Wisconsin in the dead of February? Not me. Florida cannot come fast enough. ♥
My coping mechanism for now? ALL the comfort food. And if I can combine comfort food and crockpot into the same sentence, I think it’s safe to say we’ve got a WINNER of a dinner ready to beat those winter blahs.
Enter, Crockpot Enchilada Pie. YO!
I partnered up with Pick ‘n’ Save to bring you this plateful of comfort food today. The friendly folks at Pick ‘n’ Save gave me the challenge of creating a fresh-tasting, comfort-food recipe using their handy-dandy canned foods.
I think they read my mind or something, because I had already HAD an idea formulating in my mind for this stacked enchilada pie, and their theme fit perfectly! Coinky-dinks like that are just meant to be, my friends. 😉
So obviously the second I walked into our local Pick ‘n’ Save the other day, I headed straight for the Mexican-food section and then pretty much bought the store out of black beans, diced tomatoes, and salsa.
Sorrynotsorry.
And, uh, I had to grab some chips and guac too, because you just can’t have enchiladas without ALL of the fixins’.
Also, because shopping makes me hungry and somehow half a bag of those chips just vanished by the time I got home. Maybe my car has mice or something?
Oke-doke, getting back to today’s awesomeness here. Let’s talk about the method behind this enchilada pie.
Guess what. There is basically NONE.
Dump all the Mexican goodness in the crockpot with the tortillas….
…and the cheese. Obviously a LOT of it.
Turn that baby on. Cook that baby long and slow a few hours or until your house smells so good you can’t stand the suspense any more.
Pile on the extra toppings why dontcha’ because uh, why not?
Dig into your slice of slow-cooked enchilada heaven with BOTH hands.
Guys, this right here is just pure February-blahs-beating perfection.
It’s just a big ‘ol slice of messy Mexican COMFORT food.
Nothing beats it. My currently-freezing self concurs.
Crockpot Enchilada Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1-1/2 cups corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced avocado fresh tomatoes, olives, and cilantro for topping, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion, pepper, and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, salsa, corn, and seasonings.
- Line a 3-qt slow-cooker with tin foil. Lightly grease bottom and sides of foil. Place two tortillas in bottom of slow cooker. Top with 1/3 of beef-bean mixture. Repeat layers twice, ending with tortillas on top. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over tortillas.
- Cook enchilada pie on low heat 3-4 hours or until completely heated through and cheese is melted. Slice pie into wedges and top with additional toppings if desired.
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh man, this weather is brutal! It’s only going to be a high of 8 on Thursday, so crazy! But I’m loving all of the crock pot dishes this time of year. What a great idea to make an enchilada pie, Sarah! Sounds like such a delicious combination and the perfect comfort food to get me through this nasty winter!
Sarah says
I think we both need a tropical getaway, what do you think?! Oh, and obviously two slices of this pie. 😉 Thanks Gayle!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
So my boyfriend LOVES enchiladas. I look forward to trying this dish out for him!
Sarah says
Let me know what he thinks of this pie, Shelby!! 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I can never get enough use of my crockpot. It has to be the best kitchen appliance invented. This enchilada pie is killing me, Sarah. It looks so tasty! I love how colorful it is.
Sarah says
AGREED! I don’t know what I would do without my crockpot! 😀
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh Sarah, I can’t believe how bitterly cold it’s been this year 🙁 We just want to hide out underneath our fortress of blankets with all the comfort foods and never come out – except to make this incredible looking pie! My husband is such a big fan of anything that has to do with enchiladas and I love that it’s made in the slow cooker!
Sarah says
Haha! You read my mind, girl because this pie is pretty much the ONLY reason I would ever want to venture outside my mountain fuzzy blankets too! 😉
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Yum, mexican anything is just perfect on a cold winter day. Or, you know, anytime of the year. But especially in the winter! This sounds delicious and I love anything that can be made in the crockpot!
Sarah says
Thanks Stacey!! 🙂
marcie says
Enchilada pie is always a winner in my book, and I love that this is made in a slow cooker! This would definitely keep you warm on a cold night…comfort food at it’s best!
Sarah says
Thanks Marcie!!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Negative 25 degrees? How is that even possible? Oh, I would be frozen. Sending warm thoughts your way. Thank goodness for delicious slow cooker meals like this to keep you warm. This enchilada pie sounds really good!
Sarah says
Haha thank you Nat! Even though I’m sure it’s warm where you are, you still definitely need to try this pie!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I am impressed – you sure did good on the challenge of “creating a fresh-tasting, comfort-food recipe using canned foods” – this is truly comforting and mouthwatering!
Sarah says
Thank you so much Shashi! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Mexican food is perfect for these frigid days! And I LOVE crockpot ANYthing! Looks so good Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Ashley!! xoxo
Isadora says
I am so not jealous of your cold weather (-25?!! that sounds way too cold!) but I am so jealous that you get to eat this enchilada pie tonight and I don’t!! I used to make something similar almost everyday as a snack in high school but haven’t made it in forever! Yours looks much better and more exciting though! I’m so hungry now 🙂
Sarah says
Haha! Well, thank you Izzy! You definitely need to try this pie, asap girl!
Danielle says
That is just way too cold! I love crockpot meals for during the week, they make dinner so easy. Love that you can make this enchilada pie in the crock pot, such a great idea! Pinned 😉
Sarah says
Right?! It makes dinnertime a total breeze. 😉 Thanks for pinning, Danielle!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
What!!! This is such a great idea!!! This looks incredible and I love that it’s crockpot! Stay warm, my friend. It’s been a tough winter for the northerners. I feel for you!
Sarah says
Thank you Sarah!! xoxoxo 🙂
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
Yay for Florida! I grew up in central Florida and can tell you that the weather in the spring-time is great! I live in south Florida now and the weather in the winter and spring is equally great, but sometimes one heck of a roller coaster ride. Today it was in the 80s for the high. Tomorrow in the 60s and by Friday, we will wake up to temps in the 30s with highs in the 50s!
So about this enchilada pie, I want to eat all of it! I’m a Mexican-foodaholic so this is totally my kind of meal!
Sarah says
What?! That’s crazy temperature differences! I’m really looking forward to visiting in March, though! People tell me that’s definitely the best time to go to Florida. 😉
Joanne says
Enchiladas always make me feel better about life…even when it’s FEELS LIKE -9 OUTSIDE. Sigh. Pass a slice of this enchilada pie…I need it!
Sarah says
Stay warm, Joanne!! 😉
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Wow, I can’t believe you made this in a crock pot! I need to try experimenting with my crock pot more because this enchilada pie looks amazing. Pinned!
Sarah says
Thank you for the pin and the sweet words, Ashley!! xoxo 🙂
Rache; @ Bakerita says
Mmm I love this! And crockpot recipes always get a thumbs up from me. So easy!! And cheesy enchiladas make any day so much better.
Sarah says
Haha! They definitely brighten any day as far as I’m concerned! 😉 Thanks Rachel!