--- title: "Meatless Friday: Mexican Casserole" description: Karen Ullo's easy crockpot recipe is an excellent meatless option during busy Christmas vacations and beyond! Download our printable recipe card. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20251226%20KUllo%201.png --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-mexican-casserole#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Mexican Casserole Dec 26, 2025 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20251226%20KUllo%201.png) *Karen Ullo's easy crockpot recipe is an excellent meatless option during busy Christmas vacations and beyond! Download our printable recipe card.* --- This easy crockpot recipe is a family favorite, perfect for those busy evenings full of after-school activities, or just for something warm and cozy on a cold day.    ## Mexican Casserole ### Ingredients  3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups frozen onions and peppers  1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 (10 oz.) cans red enchilada sauce 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (include the juice) 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 2 ½ tsp. chili powder 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 ½ tsp. cumin 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ cup water or broth 1 or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (Optional) Chopped cilantro or pico de gallo for serving    ### Directions Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients except the cheese, and leave the crockpot on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 – 4. Just before serving, add the cheese on top and allow to melt. Top with cilantro or pico de gallo (or sour cream, avocado, or other Mexican-style condiments) if desired.  Enjoy!    [![Download printable recipe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/interactive-202647782978.png) ](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKYyvspN5m154Q2JsGjoE25Q8CrUHq4ITEq0ifWOMbkIdiOGH3Os4ZV%2B5Lsiity9%2F2pHHsWgg79RyXKzJF1Ll%2BRIy6z3ZN38b6SDX5sbD8hZR8i7oxdayy6cb5cgXxIs9XzdEYXzlDjog0kcowwccW%2Ba%2Bbtp75NY1t%2FJBz8m0gR52101eUleX3gTsIT%2FaD9rW5TBIHHSHlRR%2BjaJU2Nj2QA4Ja5FIWU5cMYvbxuWPNDTVVqQS7u7mIjbMybRiHbqA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=202647782978&portalId=275132) [![See our full list of Meatless Friday recipes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/interactive-188493254954.png) ](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJvT4HMWv06%2F4Tups20Zm%2BnZorPhC0Iy48%2B8t%2FsqyIdx%2BjdDy5LwAukmtmoGxgOYOF3WBQONbUTq5sImvkuMeXlG%2F423vb5tND0Iy8Sur9c0eXmi%2F8aVFzVosfAhvyMvE%2BzK5NV7obPPvZNsHjpTb5dM5DoP8OyjqLP0fx2BmvogJ11yFqvZFyH3Ln5FmynVt2vGrdvPiomMGxW&webInteractiveContentId=188493254954&portalId=275132)   ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20251226%20KUllo%202.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=20251226%20KUllo%202.png)   Did you try this recipe? 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