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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Recipe Information
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
- Optional toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa, etc.)
Instructions
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.
Transfer the cooked ground beef to your crock pot.
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.
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.
Once cooked, check the seasoning and adjust with more salt or taco seasoning if needed.
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
Calories |
2238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.6 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 4057 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 159.2 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2657 mg | 57% | |
*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.
