Slow Cooker Ground Pork Enchilada Stew

This hearty enchilada stew combines the rich flavors of ground pork, red chili sauce, and corn tortillas in a comforting slow-cooked dish. Perfect for a chilly evening, it's loaded with black beans, corn, and spices for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 360 min
Total Time: 375 min
Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Ground Pork (browned and drained)
  • 28 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 6 piece Corn Tortillas (cut into strips)
  • 15 oz Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 1 cup Diced Onion
  • 1 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for topping)
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.

    Time: 10 min
  2. 2.

    Transfer the browned ground pork to a slow cooker.

    Time: 2 min
  3. 3.

    Add the red enchilada sauce, corn tortilla strips, black beans, frozen corn, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.

    Time: 5 min
  4. 4.

    Stir everything together to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

    Time: 2 min
  5. 5.

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

    Time: 360 min
  6. 6.

    Before serving, give the stew a good stir.

    Time: 1 min
  7. 7.

    Ladle the enchilada stew into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

    Time: 1 min

Tips

  • 💡For a spicier stew, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
  • 💡You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground pork.
  • 💡Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Shannon Williams