Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas Recipe comes together with very little work but so much flavor that tastes amazing. The crock pot does all of the work and you can come home to a great meal ready to enjoy.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas Recipe:

We love Mexican food and the entire family enjoys this Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchilada Recipe. It is one of the easiest dinner ideas and always a huge hit. The beef cooks in enchilada sauce and easy seasoning to give the beef so much flavor.

We love making the insides of the enchiladas in the slow cooker, for the most tender and flavorful crockpot enchiladas. Beef Enchiladas in Crock Pot saves so much time and the beef comes out so tender.

Check out More Easy Mexican Recipes for an delicious dinner idea.

Easy Recipe for Shredded Beef Enchiladas:

Making the shredded beef in the slow cooker is so easy to do. You can prepare the beef ahead of time or let it cook all day. This easy recipe is one that will be on the menu over and over.

Once the beef is cooked, rolling the beef into the tortillas and topping with more sauce allow the enchiladas to cook perfectly. Cut and serve with lots of melty cheese and topped with sour cream, guacamole or diced avocados.

Ingredients:

• Chuck Roast 
• salt
• Pepper
• Cumin
• Chili Powder
• Minced Garlic
• Salsa 
• Beef Broth
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Cornstarch
• Water
• Corn Tortillas
• Cheddar Cheese (shredded) 
• Monterey Jack Cheese (Shredded) 
• Fresh Cilantro (chopped)

How to Make Crockpot Beef Enchiladas:

• Step 1 – Season Roast and place in crockpot – Place the roast in a 6 quart slow cooker. Season the roast with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic.  Add the salsa, beef broth and apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker.

• Step 2 – Cook Roast – Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours or until beef shreds easily.
• Step 3 – Shred Roast – Remove the roast to a large plate and shred.

• Step 4 – Add meat back into slow cooker – Remove one cup of the liquid from the crock pot and place it in a saucepan.  Stir the meat back into the remaining sauce in the crock pot.  
• Step 5 – Heat Sauce – Heat the sauce in the saucepan over medium heat.  In a small bowl whisk together the water and the cornstarch until combined.  Whisk this mixture into the saucepan and heat until the sauce thickens.  

• Step 6 – Preheat oven and heat tortillas – Meanwhile, heat up the corn tortillas until soft. Mix both of the shredded cheeses together in a small bowl and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  
• Step 7 – Prepare enchiladas – Spread some of the sauce onto the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan.  Spoon desired amount of beef in each tortilla.  Sprinkle with a small amount of shredded cheese.  Roll and place (seam down) in a 9X13 baking pan.

• Step 8 – Top with Cheese – Spoon the remaining sauce from the saucepan over the enchiladas. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

• Step 9 – Bake – Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

• Step 10 – Serve and enjoy – Let the enchiladas rest for 5-10 minutes.  Top with the fresh chopped cilantro.  Serve warm and enjoy!

Serve immediately. Keep reading for the full recipe.

How to Assemble Shredded Beef Enchiladas:

Once you have cooked and shredded the beef, now it is time to prepare the enchiladas.

• We like to pour a little sauce in the baking dish for added flavor.
• Place the corn tortilla down in the baking dish and add about ¼ cup of shredded beef into the tortilla.
• Sprinkle with a small portion of cheese and then roll tortilla around the beef and cheese.
• Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish.
• Repeat until you have used all the tortillas and the shredded beef.
• Top the enchiladas with more sauce and cheese then bake.

Recipe Tips:

• Enchilada Sauce – We made our sauce from scratch but you can easily use the store bought sauce.
• Instant Pot – You can make the shredded beef in the instant pot if you prefer. Cook on high pressure for about an hour with a 10 minute natural release.
• Sauce – Reserve one cup of the liquid to use to pour over the prepared enchiladas.

Can I use Green Enchilada Sauce?

Yes, you can use green enchilada sauce. I like it with green or red sauce. If I use chicken breast instead of roast, then I usually use the green enchilada sauce.

Can I use a Different Kind of Meat?

Yes, you can make these enchiladas with Pork, Chicken or Ground Beef.

Toping Ideas for Shredded Beef Enchiladas:

We love a good topping bar and the kids love customizing their enchiladas.  Just use what your family loves.

Some of our favorite toppings include:

• diced tomatoes
• green onion
• red onion
• cilantro
• hot sauce
• sour cream
• shredded cheese
• avocado
• fresh lime
• diced jalapeno peppers
• salsa verde  (try homemade Salsa Verde de Tomatillo Recipe)

What to Serve with Enchiladas:

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• Corn Salsa Recipe
• For more easy side dishes check out What to Serve with Enchiladas.

Variation Ideas for Slow Cooker Beef Enchiladas:

This recipe is so versatile and you can easily substitute something else for the shredded beef.

• Change the Meat – You can try using ground beef or ground turkey.
• Roast Options – You can use a chuck roast instead of a rump roast and that also works great.
• Use Chicken – We also have used shredded chicken and that is so yummy. This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken and turn it into something amazing. We make his easy chicken enchiladas recipe frequently and it is a hit.
• Make it with steak – Another idea to try is steak enchilada recipe. Just substitute steak for the shredded beef for a tasty way to change things up.
• Taco Seasoning – Change the seasoning to Taco Seasoning for a delicious option.
• Green Chiles – Mix in green chiles while the roast is cooking. This gives it so much flavor.
• Tortillas – We used corn tortillas, but you can use flour tortillas.

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More easy enchilada recipes:

• Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
• The best Sour Cream Enchiladas Recipe
• Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole 

Try these other crock pot beef recipes:

• Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa Recipe 
• Crock Pot Shredded Beef Recipe
• Mississippi Pot Roast