Josh Elledge - Chief Executive Angel
Slow Cooker Enchiladas
If the summer heat has you avoiding using the oven, break out the slow cooker! Savor this twist on a satisfying Mexican classic for four-plus for less than $16; or take advantage of coupons and store incentives, and make it without breaking a sweat for around $12.60!
Ingredients from Meijer:
80% Lean ground beef (need about 1.5 pounds): $2.88 per pound.
Taco Bell dinner kit AND salsa: $1.99 each. (Store offer: Buy 5 participating products, mix and match, get $5 off – instantly at register.)
Green onion (need about 1/4 cup, use bulb portion – save tops for another use): 3 for $1.
Meijer Mexican blend shredded cheese (recommend 2 for extra cheesy goodness): $1.88.
Sweet corn (need 1 ear): 20 cents.
Pantry ingredients: black olives (sliced – optional), enchilada sauce, garlic (minced), olive oil, pepper, salt, sour cream.
To complete meal – from Meijer:
Grapes: $1.18 per pound — Blueberries: $1.50 — Cherries: $2.99 per pound — Raspberries: $1.
Jell-O brand desserts 4 packs: $1.89 (Store offer: Buy 5 participating products, mix and match, get $5 off – instantly at register.)
Let’s Cook!
In a skillet, brown ground beef in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, adding finely diced onion from bulb portions of green onion, and 3 minced cloves of garlic. Once browned, add taco seasoning from dinner kit with 3 tablespoons water, stir until well-mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat, set aside. Slice kernels from one ear of corn.
Layer ingredients in slow cooker, starting with a layer of tortillas from dinner kit. Add a third of the meat, then a third each enchilada sauce, corn kernels, salsa, and cheese. Include sliced olives if desired. Repeat layers, ending with tortillas and cheese.
Cover and cook on high for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve hot with sour cream and fresh fruit of choice. Offer Jell-O choice for dessert.
Editor’s note: Final cost based on percentage of product used.
Our thanks go to SavingsAngel Rachel for this week's recipe!
