Crock Pot Tex Mex Lasagna Food

CROCK POT LASAGNA

Steps:

• Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in frypan.
• Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and oregano.
• Cook long enough to get it warm.
• Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit) and top with cheeses.
• Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

CONTEST-WINNING TEX-MEX LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce. , Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce. Spread 1/4 cup into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four noodles (noodles will overlap slightly), half of the meat sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa mixture and cheeses. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions.

TEX-MEX LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink.
• Stir in enchilada sauce, tomatoes, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the egg and cottage cheese.
• Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Top with half of the 4-cheese blend, tortillas and cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
• Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
• Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

CROCK POT TEX-MEX "LASAGNA"

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown hamburger and onions until onions are tender.
• Add 1/2 cup olives, tomato sauce, chili beans, red pepper, soy sauce, garlic, and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
• Simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and drain excess fat.
• Meanwhile, lightly grease crockpot.
• Line bottom of crock pot with one layer of tortillas, cut as needed to fit crockpot size.
• Layer 1/3 meat mixture on top of tortilla layer.
• Top with 1/4 of the cheese.
• Repeat the layers twice and top with final tortilla layer.
• Spread final 200 grams of cheese over tortilla top.
• Mix reserved chili bean sauce and tomato juice.
• Pour over cheese layer.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/4cup olives.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 - 5 hours.
• For added flavor make an "a La" with a dollop of sour cream .

TEX-MEX LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce.
• Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce.
• Spread 1/4 cup into 13x9 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Layer with four noodles, half of the meat sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa mixture and cheeses.
• Cover and bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions.

CROCK POT TEX-MEX BEEF BARBECUE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, EXCEPT MEAT, in the crock pot; stir well.
• Add meat and stir to coat.
• Cover and cook on LOW-10 hours or on HIGH-5 hours.
• Remove the meat and shred with a large fork.
• Return the meat to the crock.
• Stir well.
• Serve on fresh soft rolls.

CROCK POT TEX MEX CARNITAS

Steps:

• Place roast in crock pot.
• Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
• Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
• About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
• Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.

TEX-MEX SPAGHETTI (CROCK POT SERVED)

Steps:

• Saute ground beef & onions together till meat no longer shows any pink color & the onions are translucent. Drain of any rendered fat & transfer to crock pot.
• Break uncooked spaghetti by hand in approx 3 in segments, prepare per pkg directions, add to crock pot & stir (You're done at the stove!).
• Add Pace Picante Sauce & drained Mexican corn.
• Add drained tomatoes & set aside the liquid for possible later use. (Note: If using whole tomatoes, halve or quarter them w/a kitchen knife to release & drain their liquid).
• Add sliced black olives. Fold in shredded Monterrey Jack & cheddar cheese & stir gently to mix well.
• The spaghetti is ready to be served when the cheese has melted, but can be kept warm on Low in the crock pot for up to 3 hours If you do that, stir the spaghetti gently once ea hr & ck for a continued & acceptable level of moisture. If it appears to need moisture, use the reserved liquid from the tomatoes as needed.
• When time to serve dinner, set out the crock pot for your family or guests to help themselves & put a dish of sour cream close by (garnish w/fresh chives).
• NOTE: Want a great quesadilla?! Use the same ingredients in appropriate quantity (minus the pasta) & strain the liquid off the picante sauce. Too yummy!

CROCK POT TEX MEX CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray crock pot with cooking spray.
• Place chicken with seasoning and flour in slow cooker.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheese; cover with lid.
• Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Stir well just before serving.
• Top with the shredded cheese and serve over rice.