Slow-Cooker Layered Enchilada Dinner
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Slow-Cooker Layered Enchilada Dinner a try. This gluten free recipe serves 6. One serving contains 474 calories, 36g of protein, and 24g of fat. If you have paprika, monterey jack cheese, enchilada sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 5 hours.
Instructions
In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in soup and chiles.
Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of slow cooker.
Place 4 corn tortillas over sauce, overlapping and breaking in half as necessary to make an even layer. Top with 1/3 of beef mixture, spreading evenly.
Drizzle with about 1/4 cup enchilada sauce.
Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
Repeat layering twice, using 3 corn tortillas and half of remaining beef mixture, enchilada sauce and cheese in each layer.
Sprinkle paprika over top.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes.
Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro.
Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose
Mexican works really well with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The WindRacer Russian River Pinot Noir with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 60 dollars per bottle.
WindRacer Russian River Pinot Noir
Beautiful aromas of sassafras, mocha and black licorice demonstrate the unique, bold personality of the Russian River Valley. Distinct flavors of brambly fruit, sweet oak and white pepper lead to a broad, balanced wine with food-friendly acidity. Russian River's warm, sunny days and cool foggy nights are optimal for Pinot Noir – the wines have great texture and weight without being overdone or losing their natural acidity. The classic deep, dark aromas and flavors the Russian River is known for shine through in this wine.