Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Dip delivers Mexican-inspired comfort straight to gatherings and game days. Creamy, spicy layers of shredded beef, melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce promise delicious moments you’ll savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheeses:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, cut into pieces
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cooking oil (any type you prefer)
Instructions
- Sizzle the ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, using olive or vegetable oil. Continuously break down the meat while cooking until it transforms from pink to a rich, uniform brown color.
- Meticulously strain excess fat from the cooked beef using a colander or slotted spoon, preventing an overly greasy final dish.
- Migrate the seasoned beef into the slow cooker, introducing enchilada sauce, vibrant green chiles, and aromatic taco seasoning. Chunk the cream cheese and disperse evenly throughout the mixture.
- Integrate 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the blend, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious texture and distribution of ingredients.
- Configure the slow cooker to high temperature, allowing the concoction to simmer and meld flavors for 2-3 hours. Alternatively, select low temperature for a more gradual 4-6 hour infusion.
- During the final moments of cooking, fold in the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Gently stir until the cheese liquefies completely, rendering a silky, cohesive consistency.
- Transfer the warm dip to a serving vessel. Embellish with finely chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, or a generous dollop of tangy sour cream to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by searing beef in a hot skillet until golden brown, developing deep, rich taste before transferring to slow cooker.
- Customize your dip experience with crunchy accompaniments like crisp tortilla chips, zucchini rounds, or bell pepper strips for varied textures and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 721 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg