Here are a few favorites:
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos: Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (about 1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken, then pour salsa and chicken broth over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks. Serve the shredded chicken in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
- Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa: Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (about 1.4 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions: Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easy to shred. Shred the beef and serve it in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
- Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup: Ingredients:
- 1 lb (about 500g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, diced onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Pour chicken broth over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it using two forks. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
These recipes should give you a delicious taste of Mexican flavors right from your slow cooker! Enjoy!