Ingredients

1 lb ground beef ( Defrosted )
4 ounces green chilies ( I use half )
12 ounces salsa
10 ounces corn ( I use half )
10 ounces black beans ( I use half )
1 can red enchilada sauce
3 ounces cream cheese
1 packet enchilada seasoning
1 cup cheese , shredded , of your choosing ( This varied depending on your taste )
1 tablespoon lemon juice ( optional )
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ( optional )
tortilla
3 teaspoons garlic
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons onion powder
salt and pepper ( to taste )
cumin ( to taste )
parsley ( to taste )
chives ( to taste )
If you're looking for an easy to prepare, hearty meal, then this awesome crock pot ground beef enchiladas is for you! This is a Southwestern inspired dish, full of flavor and packed with nutrients. It is a favorite among families, as it can feed many mouths on a budget. In this recipe tender ground beef is combined with black beans, corn, green chilies and red enchilada sauce, to create a hearty and flavorsome filling. The filling is then spooned into tortillas, rolled up and sprinkled with cheese. These enchiladas are then baked in the oven until golden and bubbly. The end product is a delicious and comforting meal, served hot and ready to be enjoyed!

Instructions

1.Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the excess fat.
2.Add garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cumin to the beef. Stir well.
3.Add the ground beef mixture and all remaining ingredients except the cheese and tortillas to the crock pot. Stir it well.
4.Cover it and cook on low heat for about 6 hours.
5.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
6.Grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
7.Spoon the mixture into tortillas and roll them up. Put them in the baking dish side by side.
8.Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the tortillas.
9.Bake it in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.Serve hot!

PROS

This recipe is a one pot dish, making clean-up easy.

It has a good balance of spices and flavors that suit everyone’s taste.

The filling is very versatile and can be adapted to your liking.

This dish is perfect for those on a budget or for feeding a large family.

CONS

Some may find that the dish is too spicy.
If so, lower the quantity of salsa or chilies.

It is a relatively low-calorie dish, but the calorie count does increase if served with sides like rice or tortilla chips.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is an excellent source of protein, fiber and antioxidants.
Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein, while corn helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Green chilies boost immunity due to its high vitamin C content. Additionally, garlic is effective in promoting heart health due to its ability to reduce blood pressure.

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