6/12/2009

A Yummy Slow Cooker Recipe (Enchilada Casserole)

A Yummy Slow Cooker Recipe (Enchilada Casserole)

A slow cooker or crock pot can be a busy mom or working woman's best friend. Throw a little of this or a pinch of that in the stoneware pot, set it on low to simmer all day, and by dinner time, the meal is ready with nary a take-out container in sight. Here are a couple of recipes to get started.

 

A few things to keep in mind when cooking with a crock pot:


1. Don't lift the lid to "peek" on the food. Steam is an essential part of the slow cooking process; every peek into the crock pot adds another 20 minutes of cooking time.


2. In the past, people avoided using the slow cooker because of the mess it creates. Search out "slow cooker liners" at the grocery store (in with the zipper-lock bags). They make cleanup a breeze.

 

Enchilada Casserole (lacto-ovo vegetarian)

Enchiladas Serves 6 

 

Ingredients:

* 3 T. diced green chiles, divided

* ½ c. salsa
* ¼ c. chopped green onions

* ¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro

* 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

* 11 oz. can mexicorn (corn with red and green peppers), drained

* 10 oz. can enchilada sauce

* 8 ½ oz. pkg. corn muffin mix

* ½ c. egg substitute

* 2 T. chopped bottled roasted red bell pepper

* 1 ½ c. shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Cheddar-Jack cheese

* 6 T. reduced-fat sour cream 

 

Directions:

1. Place 2 T. green chiles and next 6 ingredients in slow cooker (4 qt. size works best here). Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 4 hrs.

2. Combine remaining green chiles, muffin mix, egg substitute and roasted bell peppers in a bowl. Stir well. Spoon batter evenly over bean mixture in crock pot. Cover and cook approximately one hour--until cornbread is done.

3. Sprinkle cheese over cornbread. Cover and cook five minutes, or until cheese is melted.

4. Top each serving with sour cream.

Depending on your family's tolerance for heat, you can reduce the amount of green chiles or leave them out. The roasted red peppers are a nice touch, but they are not necessary. In a pinch, sub ½ t. dried cilantro for the fresh. 

 

Enjoy!

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It looks great, I am going to try cooking it.  Thanks

By debra on 6/12/2009

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I just printed this to try it!  Wink

By Jules on 6/13/2009

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CoolI just printed it also.  Sure looks easy and great

By Louise on 6/13/2009

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That looks Yummy!! Thanks

By Christy on 6/13/2009

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I have a crock pot in the basements and no plans for dinner.  I'll try it!

By Tam on 6/13/2009

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I found dinner. thanks

By Lucy on 6/13/2009

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can't wait to try this one. I LOVE anything mexican...

By Linda on 6/13/2009

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This sounds inviting because it's soft/wet! Thank you.

By Margaret on 6/13/2009

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yum dustin' off the crock pot!Laughing

By Susan on 6/13/2009

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It sounds interesting, but how would you incorporate meat (chicken, turkey, pork, or ground beef in it)? My family is definetly meat eaters.

By Janice on 6/14/2009

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Yeah, totally saute some diced chicken and onions,and add that to the first step and that would be lake out at home, and most of the cooking is done for you!!can't beat it!

By Brandy on 6/14/2009

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I agree with adding chicken My family is into meat as well. Also remember crock pots are so versitile any recipe you find online you can make your family's own by adding or deleting the things your family likes/doesn't like I love searching recipes just for Ideas and then making meals my family loves.  

By Erin on 6/14/2009

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Can't wait to try it. Looks fantastic!

By Mary on 6/15/2009

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This recipe sounds terrific and i like to try all recipes at least once. I also agree that I would add diced chicken ,garlic powder and a bit of cumin powder, for taste. And I also just printed the recipe so I can try it and iam sure my family will love it.  Thanks by Maria 06/15/09 11:35am

By Maria on 6/15/2009

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I just printed the recipe, I think it is fabulous and I like to try different recipes all the time. I too would add diced chicken, garlic powder and cumin powder for taste.  Thanks by Maria 06/15/09

By Maria on 6/15/2009

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hmmmm... might have to try this one!  thanmks!

By Melissa on 6/15/2009

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just printing it I will try it this weekend  by pam on 615

By pamelamcpher... on 6/15/2009

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looks good! (though the picture is a little misleading! :) but i love dishes with a cornbread top baked on it--so this sounds like a great new version!!

By Erika on 6/15/2009

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Just printed it ,too. It sounds great!! We can't wait to taste it !! Thanks!!

By Tammy on 6/15/2009

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I just got a slow cooker!  This is one to try! 

By Sheila on 6/16/2009

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I am making this on Fathers day for my family.  We can't wait!

By Glenda on 6/16/2009

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I will be making this today. It's a deary day a perfect day for a slow cooker meal.

By angela on 6/17/2009

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Yummy

By Sara on 6/19/2009

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Sounds like a plan!!  :)

By Sylvia on 6/23/2009

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I love new slow cooker recipes.....they are perfect for the summer, keeps your house from heating up anymore than it already is. Thanks for the great recipe!!!

By Rebecca on 6/23/2009

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