Crockpot Tacos

Transform your taco night into an effortless feast with these irresistible Crockpot Tacos! This slow-cooked recipe features perfectly seasoned ground beef (or a leaner protein like turkey or chicken), simmered to tender, flavorful perfection with taco seasoning, garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a splash of broth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and hours of hands-free cooking, you'll have a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish ready to serve. Load up your favorite soft or hard taco shells with the savory meat, then pile on classic toppings like shredded lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and creamy guacamole. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, these Crockpot Tacos pack sensational flavor with minimal effort. Serve alongside rice, beans, or tortilla chips for a complete and satisfying meal that's guaranteed to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef (or substitute ground turkey/chicken)
• 3 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 14.5-ounce can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Water or beef broth
• 12 Taco shells (soft or hard)
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• 0.5 cup Pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Guacamole or sliced avocado

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the cooked ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies (with liquid), chopped onion, minced garlic, and water or beef broth to the crockpot. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 4

Once cooked, give the taco meat a final stir to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed and the meat is tender and flavorful.

Step 5

Warm up the taco shells according to package instructions.

Step 6

Assemble your tacos by adding the taco meat to each shell and topping with shredded lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, or any of your favorite toppings.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Crockpot Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2766.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5341.9

Total Fat 324.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 903.2mg	0%
Sodium 9712.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 378.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 233.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1676.8mg	0%
Iron 38.8mg	0%
Potassium 5351.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 28.2%