Slow Cooker Smothered Burritos

Three ingredients are all it takes to make these super-cheesy, extra-delicious smothered burritos right in your slow cooker! This recipe is a dream for busy weeknights, and the leftovers are just as good the next day!

Raise your hand if you love that crockpot of yours. How about Mexican food? Does that get your hand in the air, too? This recipe has both of those things! Then, add to the fact that it only takes three ingredients, and you will be even more head over heels for it!

Slow Cooker Frozen Burritos Casserole

I have had this recipe on my website for years. It’s one of the best recipes when you need to make something quick. It’s one of those meals that is perfect for beginner cooks, even college kids. In fact, these easy smothered burritos were a staple when my son was at the University. Crockpots were allowed in dorms, and he had a mini fridge to keep leftovers to reheat in his microwave.

Crockpot Smothered Burrito Recipe

This recipe is super easy to adapt to your liking. We tend to lean toward the beef and bean burritos, so smothered beef burritos are our thing. But if you want to make them vegetarian, grab bean or cheese burritos, or chicken to make smothered chicken burritos. You get the idea. Green enchilada sauce is really tasty on the chicken burritos in my opinion!

How to Serve Slow Cooker Burritos

The best part is one pot – you serve this burrito casserole right out of the crockpot. We typically do an easy lettuce salad with tomatoes on the side and let everyone put their favorite toppings on. Pickled jalapeños, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro are our go-to.

Ingredients in this Crockpot Burrito Casserole

As mentioned, only 3 ingredients are needed to whip up these slow cooker burritos. You will find all of the exact measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Frozen Burritos – your favorite brand and flavor.
• Enchilada Sauce – we use red. Canned works great, or try my Homemade Enchilada Sauce!
• Mexican Cheese – shredded Mexican blend cheese

• Optional Toppings – your choice

How to Make Crockpot Smothered Burritos

This recipe comes together so quickly and easily using frozen burritos.

Spray your crockpot with a little non-stick spray. Place half of the burritos into the bottom and pour one can of sauce over them. Top with the other half of the burritos and the other can of sauce.

Turn the slow cooker to low and cook the burritos for 4 hours.

30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover again, and serve when the cheese is melted.

Let everyone add their favorite toppings and enjoy!

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave.

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If you can’t wait to make the best smothered burritos, keep this recipe handy! Pin it to your favorite Pinterest recipe board before you go.

More Slow Cooker Recipes to Love

We love our crockpot, and sharing easy slow cooker recipes is one of my favorite things (plus my readers LOVE them too!) My two favorite crockpot recipes are my Shredded Beef Burritos (pictured above) and my French Dips. You have to check them out. My Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ribs and Dr. Pepper Sandwiches, along with my Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole and my Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna, are all family and fan favorites too!

This Slow Cooker Smothered Burrito recipe came from my friend Candi over at The Devilish Dish. She has loads of great recipes, including this new one for Mississippi Meatballs! You can find all of my slow cooker recipes here on my website.

I can’t wait to hear what you think about this recipe! What’s not to love about something quick and easy that uses frozen burritos?! It’s perfect for lazy weekends, busy weeknights, or even tailgates!

This recipe was originally posted on June 26, 2017. It has been updated to improve user experience and reshared on October 10, 2025.