Easy Crock Pot Taco Meat
Transform your taco nights with this flavorful and effortless Easy Crock Pot Taco Meat recipe! Perfectly seasoned and simmered to tender perfection, this slow-cooked taco meat combines hearty ground beef, aromatic garlic and onion, and a zesty blend of taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and spices. With just 10 minutes of prep and your crock pot doing the rest, this dish is a stress-free solution for feeding a crowd, yielding up to 8 servings. Serve it in soft tortillas, over nachos, or as a topping for taco salads, and let your guests pile on their favorite toppings like crisp lettuce, creamy cheese, or tangy salsa. Whether for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, this recipe delivers all the flavor with minimal effort. Keywords: slow-cooker taco meat, easy taco filling, crock pot recipes, family-friendly dinner ideas, taco night essentials.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0 Optional toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa, etc.)
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2
Transfer the cooked ground beef to your crock pot.
Step 3
Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, water, salt, and pepper to the crock pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
Step 5
Once cooked, check the seasoning and adjust with more salt or taco seasoning if needed.
Step 6
Serve the taco meat hot with tortillas and your favorite toppings, or use it as a filling for burritos, nachos, or taco salads.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1391.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2238.4 |
| Total Fat 164.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 642.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4057.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.9g | |
| Protein 159.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 234.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2657.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories