Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or any night of the week, if you’re craving Mexican food, make easy work of dinner by using the slow cooker. Cooking low and slow makes tender meat, helps seasonings and spices meld into your dish, and creates amazing flavor. These 20 Mexican-inspired recipes take a while to cook, but that time is hands off, and the wait will be well worth it.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
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“This slow cooker chicken tacos recipe is easy to make with just three ingredients for flavorful, super tender, shredded chicken. Spoon the chicken into warm tortillas for a very tasty meal any day of the week.” —Ashlie Boucher
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02 of 20
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice
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“This turned out great! Everyone loved it! I used three chicken breasts since it’s how they are sold, and the whole packet of taco seasoning so it wasn’t wasted.” —Bella
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03 of 20
Charley’s Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat
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“This recipe can be used with chicken, beef, pork and even venison. It freezes well, and can be made into burritos, tacos, or any number of other Mexican-style dishes. This dish uses a lot of spice, so please be sure to adjust to your taste.” —CHARLEY357
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04 of 20
Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)
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“Beef tongue is a very tender, tasty meat. Don’t let the cut of meat scare you; you will be pleasantly surprised. Find the meat at any Mexican market—ask the butcher. Serve this in tacos with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, and wedges of lime.” —liz
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05 of 20
Slow Cooker Chicken Rotel Tacos
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“These slow cooker chicken Rotel tacos are an easy, crowd-friendly dinner with saucy shredded chicken and mild Tex-Mex flavor. Serve the filling in crispy taco shells, burritos, or burrito bowls, then let everyone build their own straight from the slow cooker.” —Juliana Hale
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06 of 20
Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Relleno Casserole
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“This slow cooker chicken chile relleno casserole tastes like a super cozy, cheesy chile relleno without the fuss of frying anything. It’s truly delicious and so flavorful for a slow cooker recipe. The eggs are perfectly cooked, set, and creamy.” —Diana Moutsopoulos
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07 of 20
Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole
“This slow cooker beef enchilada casserole is an easy, family-friendly dish. Taco-seasoned beef, pinto beans, and cheese cook with tortilla wedges for a comforting dinner.” —Natalie Gravois
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08 of 20
Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos
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“These slow cooker brisket tacos are stuffed with flavorful, tender beef in a rich tomato sauce. Dress up your tacos any way you like, e.g. with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, pickled red onions, diced tomatoes, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.” —Sarah Brekke
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09 of 20
Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
“This Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole takes only minutes to assemble. Tomatillo salsa and sour cream flavor the saucy chicken; corn tortilla wedges and pepper Jack cheese add the elements of green enchiladas to this comforting dish.” —Nicole McLaughlin
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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“This is a quick, throw together slow cooker soup packed with all the flavors you’d expect in a Tex-Mex chili. Simply adjust to your taste, adding more taco seasoning, or freshly chopped jalapeño peppers for extra heat. Teenagers love this soup topped with tortilla chips, shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.” —Janeen Barlow
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11 of 20
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos
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“This versatile slow cooker pulled pork couldn’t be easier. Simply place the meat in the slow cooker, add flavorings, cook, and shred, and then blend the flavoring ingredients and drippings for an amazing sauce. Great for tacos or quesadillas, or leave in chunks for your main. Add the toppings you like—avocado slices, cilantro, lime juice, chopped onion, shredded cabbage, radishes—you decide!” —Brenda Venable
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12 of 20
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
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“This chicken tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. It’s healthy, too! Don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away. Garnish with grated Cheddar, avocados, and a splash of fresh lime juice.” —Elena
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Outrageous Warm Chicken Nacho Dip
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“This Crockpot chicken queso dip is my jazzed-up version of the classic queso dip made heartier with shredded chicken. Serve this crowd-pleasing dip with tortilla chips while watching the big game, or load up your slow cooker and take it to potlucks or tailgate parties. Customize the heat by adjusting the number of jalapeños you use.” —brightlightz
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Refried Beans Without the Refry
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“Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe yields flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeño, and cumin.” —CHEFCLAUDE
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15 of 20
Slow Cooker Lime Cilantro Chicken
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“This slow cooker cilantro-lime chicken is bursting with flavor. Try it in tacos for a nice change from plain chicken.” —ltlmsmfft
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16 of 20
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Taco Soup
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“Reminiscent of the very popular dish King Ranch Chicken in the form a soup. With all the same flavors and the convenience of throwing everything into a slow cooker, this will also quickly become a favorite. Top with fried corn tortilla strips, if desired.” —Yoly
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17 of 20
Chorizo Queso Dip
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“The flavor of this spicy chorizo queso dip definitely sets it apart from the rest. Great for a party or when you can’t figure out what to do with a roll of bulk chorizo sausage! It reheats well.” —Christina
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18 of 20
Big Ben’s Beef Machaca
“This hearty and delicious Mexican slow cooker recipe is so versatile and a hit at my husband’s fire station. Shred the meat and create anything from tacos to taquitos, or enjoy it all on it’s own!” —FireGuysWife
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing Mix
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“This taco soup recipe is a really good soup that tastes just like tacos. In fact, if you omit the tomato juice, it makes good meat for tacos. It can also be prepared in a pot instead of a slow cooker. Serve with shredded cheese and chips if desired.” —MICHMEIG
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Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Tostadas
“These slow cooker pork and black bean tostadas, piled high with Southwestern salad mix, are a very easy high-protein dinner with only five ingredients.” —Nicole McLaughlin
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