Crock Pot Layered Enchilada Casserole

Description

I love that for this recipe you make your own sauce instead of purchasing some.

Ingredients

• Whole Tomatoes
• Onion
• Minced Garlic Clove
• Ground Red Pepper
• Salt
• Tomato Paste
• Ground Beef
• Cheddar Cheese
• Corn Tortillas

Instructions

1. To prepare sauce, blend tomatoes and their liquid with onion and garlic in a blender or food processor
2. Pour into a medium sized sauce pan
3. Add the red pepper, salt and tomato paste
4. Heat to a boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes
5. Place 3 tortillas in the bottom of the crock pot
6. Layer 1 / 3 of the ground beef, 1 / 3 of the tomato sauce and 1 / 3 of the cheese
7. Repeat each layer two more times
8. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours