Crock Pot Ground Beef Taco Meat

Simple to make, this Crock Pot Ground Beef Taco Meat is a perfect dump-and-go recipe for Taco Tuesday or busy weeknights. Cooking ground beef in the slow cooker makes it tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly and great for batch cooking! {Gluten-free, dairy-free & low carb}

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Effortless and Convenient Just toss everything in the crockpot, set it, and forget it
Perfect for a Crowd Great for game days, family gatherings, and meal prep
Simple Ingredients Uses pantry staples you likely already have
Versatile Ideal for tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, salads, and more
Protein-Packed A hearty, satisfying meal that keeps you full

Ingredients

2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
4 oz can mild green chiles
1 cup salsa
1 cup tomato sauce
3 tsp tomato paste
5 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)

How to Make Crockpot Taco Meat

1: Brown the Ground Beef

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat
Add the ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic, stirring frequently
Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft
Drain excess grease to prevent a greasy taco filling

2: Transfer to the Crockpot

Add the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker
Pour in the salsa, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and green chiles
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the mixture
Stir everything together to ensure even distribution of flavors

3: Slow Cook to Perfection

Set the crockpot to LOW and cook for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours
Stir the mixture occasionally if possible to enhance the flavors
If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth or water

4: Final Touches and Serving

Give the taco meat a final stir before serving
Use a slotted spoon to scoop the meat into tacos, burritos, or bowls
Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and shredded cheese

Pro Tips for the Best Crockpot Taco Meat

For the juiciest meat, cook on low heat for the full 8 hours
If you like chunkier meat, break it up less while stirring
For extra depth of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving

Serving Suggestions

This slow cooker taco beef is incredibly versatile and can be served in many delicious ways
Classic Tacos Scoop into warm flour or corn tortillas, top with shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream
Burrito Bowls Serve over rice or cauliflower rice, add beans, guacamole, and cheese
Taco Salads Use as a protein topping for romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and a drizzle of dressing
Nachos Layer over tortilla chips, add cheese, jalapeños, and bake until bubbly
Stuffed Peppers Fill bell peppers with taco meat and bake until tender
Baked Potatoes Load up a baked sweet or russet potato with taco meat and toppings
Quesadillas Use the taco meat as a filling between cheesy tortillas, grill until golden

FAQs

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Freezing

Freeze raw or cooked taco meat in a Ziploc bag for 4-6 months
Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before reheating

Reheating

Stovetop Heat in a pan over low heat, stirring occasionally
Crockpot Set to warm and reheat until hot

Topping Suggestions

Enhance your tacos with
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Avocado slices
Shredded cheese
Salsa and hot sauce

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Crockpot Taco Spaghetti

This easy crockpot taco meat recipe is a game changer for busy weeknights It’s flavorful, juicy, and incredibly versatile perfect for crock pot tacos, taco salads, or burrito bowls With minimal prep and a slow cooker, you get the best crockpot taco meat every time Try it today and enjoy a stress-free, delicious meal with your family

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