21 Crockpot Mexican Recipes You’ll Want to Make on Repeat
Whether it’s taco night, enchiladas for dinner, or something spicy and comforting, Mexican cuisine never disappoints. But what if I told you that you could whip up all your favorite Mexican dishes with almost no effort?! Yep, thanks to your trusty crockpot, you can set it, forget it, and still serve up mouthwatering meals full of bold flavors. Introducing the 21 Best Crockpot Mexican Recipes—your new go-to for easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing meals!
From tender beef birria to zesty chicken fajitas, and even some unexpected twists like taco spaghetti, these recipes bring all the vibrant tastes of Mexico straight to your kitchen with minimal fuss. I’ve rounded up the best of the best to make sure you never have to choose between convenience and flavor. Mexican night just got a whole load easier!
1. Crockpot Mexican Beef Birria
Rich, flavorful, and oh-so-tender, this Crockpot Mexican Beef Birria is a traditional dish made easy. Serve it in tacos, with tortillas, or on its own. The beef is so tender it practically melts in your mouth, and the broth is packed with bold Mexican spices. Make sure that you don’t throw away any of that delicious sauce. It’s perfect for dipping tacos in to give them extra flavor, or you can even just drink it!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
- 2 dried ancho chiles, seeded
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions:
- Add beef, chiles, beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon stick to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and serve with tortillas or in tacos.
2. Crockpot Carnitas
Crispy, flavorful Crockpot Carnitas are a must for any taco night. The slow-cooked pork is tender, juicy, and perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Carnitas are all about that crispy, caramelized pork, and the crockpot makes it so easy. I like to make a batch and keep leftovers for salad bowls over the next few days.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
Instructions:
- Add pork, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender.
- Shred the pork and spread on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
3. Crockpot Taco Spaghetti
Taco night meets pasta night in this Crockpot Taco Spaghetti. It’s cheesy, spicy, and a total comfort food mash-up. It’s like a taco in spaghetti form—need I say more? This one might not be the most authentic Mexican crockpot recipe, but it’s always a big hit with a crowd and I’ve found that other kids and adults alike tend to love it. It’s a great way to shake things up a little if you’ve been stuck in a recipe rut lately and you want to get more creative.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat.
- Add beef, taco seasoning, tomatoes, salsa, spaghetti, and beef broth to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cheese and serve.
4. Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Skip the skillet and let your crockpot do the work with these Crockpot Chicken Fajitas. The chicken comes out tender and juicy, with perfectly cooked peppers and onions. It’s all the fajita flavors you love, with none of the stovetop hassle!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
- Add chicken, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
5. Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos
This Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef is tender, juicy, and perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Just add your favorite toppings! The beef is slow-cooked to perfection and shreds easily.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions:
- Add beef, tomatoes, lime juice, taco seasoning, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
6. Crockpot Mexican Lasagna
This Crockpot Mexican Lasagna is a fun twist on a classic lasagna, layered with tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, and plenty of cheese. It’s like taco night in lasagna form—cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make! I always find this one super fun to prepare, and my kids love getting involved with the process.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, beans, and tomatoes.
- In the crockpot, layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Cook on low for 4 hours until bubbly and heated through.
7. Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is tangy, zesty, and perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or rice bowls. The salsa verde gives this chicken a bright, fresh flavor that’s a little different from your usual taco night.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar (16 oz) salsa verde
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Instructions:
- Add chicken, salsa verde, lime juice, and cumin to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve in tortillas or over rice.
8. Crockpot Carne Asada
This Crockpot Carne Asada is marinated in lime juice, garlic, and spices, then slow-cooked until tender and flavorful. Perfect for tacos or fajitas. The lime and garlic marinade gives this beef an incredible flavor that you won’t be able to get enough of.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs flank steak
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Add flank steak, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the steak is tender.
- Slice or shred the steak and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
9. Crockpot Barbacoa Beef
This Crockpot Barbacoa Beef is smoky, spicy, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. The chipotle peppers give this beef a smoky kick that takes it to the next level.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions:
- Add beef, chipotle peppers, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and oregano to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and serve in tacos or burritos.
10. Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
These Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas are cheesy, saucy, and packed with flavor. The crockpot does all the hard work, making this a perfect weeknight meal with minimal effort. You get all the classic enchilada flavors without the hassle of rolling or baking—just layer and enjoy!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (tear them up to fit your slow cooker, if necessary)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Any extra toppings you like – such as chopped tomatoes, black beans, fresh herbs
Instructions:
- Add chicken, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and layer tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese in the crockpot.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low until bubbly. Serve hot, with extra toppings, if you like.
11. Crockpot Steak Fajitas
These Crockpot Steak Fajitas are bursting with flavor thanks to tender steak, onions, and bell peppers all cooked together in a perfectly seasoned marinade. It’s an easy, hands-off way to make fajitas without sacrificing any of the smoky, charred flavors you love.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions:
- Add steak, onion, bell peppers, fajita seasoning, and beef broth to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the steak is tender.
- Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
12. Crockpot Chipotle Chicken
Spicy, smoky, and full of flavor, this Crockpot Chipotle Chicken is perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or even over salad. The chipotle peppers add a deep, smoky heat that pairs perfectly with tender chicken. So comforting!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions:
- Add chicken, chipotle peppers, lime juice, onion, garlic, and cumin to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve in tacos or bowls.
13. Crockpot Mexican Rice
This Crockpot Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal. It’s fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions:
- Add rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, cumin, and chili powder to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
14. Crockpot Lentil Tacos
These Crockpot Lentil Tacos are hearty, flavorful, and a perfect vegetarian, plant based option for taco night. Lentils are a fantastic, high-protein alternative to meat that soak up all the delicious taco flavors.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Instructions:
- Add lentils, tomatoes, taco seasoning, onion, and vegetable broth to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the lentils are tender.
- Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
15. Crockpot Chicken Mole
This Crockpot Chicken Mole is rich, complex, and packed with smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors thanks to the classic mole sauce. Mole is a Mexican classic, and the crockpot makes it easy to achieve all those deep, layered flavors.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
Instructions:
- Add chicken, mole sauce, chicken broth, and onion to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve with rice or tortillas.
16. Crockpot Pozole
Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew made with hominy and pork, and this crockpot version delivers all the hearty, comforting flavors with minimal effort. It’s a warm, comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights and packed with Mexican flavors.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- 1 can (28 oz) hominy, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and chopped
Instructions:
- Add pork, hominy, chicken broth, onion, garlic, and guajillo chiles to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is tender.
- Serve with lime wedges, radishes, and shredded cabbage.
17. Crockpot Refried Beans
Skip the canned version and make your own Crockpot Refried Beans! Creamy, flavorful, and perfect as a side or in burritos. Homemade refried beans are so much better than store-bought, and they’re incredibly easy to make. I like to load mine with extra toppings for serving, for an extra pop of color. Think cilantro, crumbled feta, chopped red onion, and lime wedges.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Extra toppings for serving, if you like
Instructions:
- Add beans, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the beans are tender.
- Mash the beans with a potato masher or blend them until smooth. Add toppings for serving.
18. Crockpot Taco Soup
This Crockpot Taco Soup is hearty, comforting, and packed with all the taco flavors you love in a warm, cozy soup. It’s like a taco in soup form—perfect for when you want something warm and filling on a cold fall or winter evening!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat.
- Add beef, taco seasoning, tomatoes, beans, corn, and beef broth to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with tortilla chips and toppings like cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
19. Crockpot Enchilada Casserole
This Crockpot Enchilada Casserole is cheesy, saucy, and layered with tortillas, beef, beans, and plenty of enchilada sauce. It’s a simple, hands-off way to enjoy all the flavors of enchiladas without the rolling.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 6 flour tortillas (tear them up if necessary, to fit your slow cooker)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat.
- In the crockpot, layer tortillas, beef mixture, beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
- Cook on low for 4 hours until bubbly and heated through.
20. Crockpot Chicken Tinga
This Crockpot Chicken Tinga is smoky, spicy, and perfect for tacos or tostadas. The chipotle peppers give it that signature tinga flavor. It’s an easy way to enjoy this flavorful, smoky chicken dish without spending hours in the kitchen.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions:
- Add chicken, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve in tacos or tostadas.
21. Crockpot Black Bean Chili
This Crockpot Black Bean Chili is hearty, flavorful, and packed with beans, tomatoes, and plenty of spices. It’s perfect for a cozy meal. It’s a filling, vegetarian option that’s perfect for chilly nights and packed with flavor.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions:
- Add black beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chili is thick and flavorful.
- Serve with toppings like sour cream, cheese, and avocado.
There we have it—21 of the best Crockpot Mexican recipes to satisfy your cravings and keep your kitchen stress-free! Whether you’re looking for something hearty like birria or a lighter option like salsa verde chicken, these recipes have you covered. Get ready for a delicious Mexican feast, straight from your slow cooker! Don’t forget to leave a comment sharing your favourites – it helps me to create more recipes that you’ll love!
