Quick and Easy Crock Pot Burrito Meat
Transform your homemade Tex-Mex nights with this Quick and Easy Crock Pot Burrito Meat recipe—a flavorful, fuss-free way to prepare tender, seasoned meat that’s perfect for all your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. With just 10 minutes of prep, this slow-cooked dream combines savory ground beef, zesty tomatoes with green chilies, aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, and a touch of beef broth for a rich, juicy texture. Let the crock pot do the work as it turns simple ingredients into an irresistible filling for burritos, tacos, nachos, or rice bowls. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, ensuring every bite is packed with southwestern flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 14-ounce can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the cooked ground beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies (with their juices), taco seasoning, beef broth, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder to the crock pot.
Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or on high heat for 2-3 hours.
Once done, taste the meat and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve the flavorful meat in tortillas for burritos, or use it for tacos, nachos, or burrito bowls.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 741 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*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.
