Festive Crockpot Mexican Casserole

​Who doesn't love crockpot meals?  Easy to make, and delicious to eat, I think you will find this is one of the best.  I really love Mexican food, but it usually takes a lot of effort to make and serve, so I decided to try making a crockpot Mexican casserole that I could toss together and just let it cook all afternoon, and be ready to serve at dinner.  This is what I came up with, and it was instantly loved by my husband, who loves Mexican as much as I do!
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​Crockpot Mexican Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean hamburger
• 1 3 1/2 ounce can green chiles
• 1 15 ounce can black beans
• 1 15 ounce can whole kernel corn
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 14 ounce tomatoes
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional if you like heat)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups 3 cheese Mexican blend  or cheddar cheese
• 2 cups water

Directions:

1. Fry the hamburger until it is no longer pink (do not overcook!)
2. Pour uncooked rice and water into the crockpot
3. Add hamburger in an even layer
4. Add black beans, corn, chilies, garlic, pepper and onion and stir to mix.
5. Crush bouillon cube and sprinkle over mixture
6. Add 1 cup cheese spread evenly
7. Pour in tomato sauce
8. In a small bowl, mix the black pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt, and cumin till well blended
9. Sprinkle spices over the mixture in the crockpot
10. Turn the crockpot on high and let cook for 4 and 1/2 hours
11. Remove lid and sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top and re-cover
12. Cook for another 1/2 hour or till melted into the casserole

I serve this with tortilla chips, sour cream and non alcoholic sangria.  It never fails to please! If you have never made non alcohholic sangria, below is the recipe.  I make it because my husband is diabetic and cannot drink, but it is also great for households with kids. 

Non Alcoholic Sangria Recipe

• 1 apple, peeled and cut in slices
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 lime sliced with the rind on
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 orange, sectioned
• a handful of fresh cherries
• 3/4 cup cranberry-grape juice frozen concentrate, thawed
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 3 cups seltzer water

Directions:

1. Place apple slices, cherries and lemon juice to the pitcher and stir.
2. Add the orange sections, and juice, the lime slices and the cranberry-grape frozen concentrate and the sugar.  (we use Splenda)
3. Refrigerate for two hours and then add the seltzer water and stir to combine

Serve immediately

This is a great unusual winter meal, we really love it.  It is also great to make for a potluck, it's always well received!

Enjoy!

Jade    :)
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