Slow Cooker Taco Meat
This easy slow cooker taco meat recipe is an essential for busy weeknights. Simply toss in the ingredients and let it cook all day for delicious tacos. Just add your favorite toppings.
This is now my absolute go-to method for making tacos, it's just so ridiculously easy! And who doesn't want that? Especially on those crazy busy weeknight!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR SLOW COOKER TACO MEAT RECIPE
⭐️ Our Slow Cooker Taco Meat is just so simple to make! Add the 3 ingredients, mix and cook! That's literally it!
⭐️ It's a low cost recipe to make, with only 3 ingredients!
⭐️ Super versatile, use the taco meat in tacos, taco bowls, fajitas, to top pizzas or even in Sloppy Joes.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Slow Cooker (crock pot)
- Cooking Spoon
SLOW COOKER TACO MEAT INGREDIENTS
- Ground Beef (beef mince) - I use lean ground beef for this recipe
- Jar of Salsa - shop bought, or homemade salsa both work well.
- Taco Seasoning - shop bought or homemade taco seasoning
To Serve
- Taco Shells
- Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Diced Tomatoes
- Any extra taco toppings you like to eat
For full quantities see recipe card below
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER TACO MEAT
- Add the ground beef, salsa and taco seasoning to the slow cooker pan.
- Mix well
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. (always check food is cooked properly throughout before eating)
lt's also worth remembering that all slow cookers cook at slightly different temperatures and food can be cooked more quickly or slowly than we've stated.
For full step by step instructions see recipe card below
RECIPE TIPS AND INGREDIENT SWAPS
Use Ground Turkey - you can make this recipe with ground turkey breast or thighs if you prefer for a lighter option.
Add Some Extras - if you like your shredded beef with a kick of spice, add in a freshly chopped chilli or a pinch of red pepper flakes. You could also add in a can of black beans if you want to bulk the recipe up to feed more people.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SLOW COOKER TACO MEAT
The Crock Pot taco meat recipe is delicious piled into taco shells and topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and grated Cheddar cheese. But you can add on any other toppings on your beef tacos you like, try sour cream, hot sauce, guacamole, chopped cilantro, jalapeño or diced red onion.
LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS
⭐ Leftover slow cooker taco meat can be cooled and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for use the next day. To reheat do so in a microwave-safe bowl, on high, stir often, until reheated properly throughout. Alternatively you can reheat in a saucepan on the hob. You can also freeze leftover taco meat in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating.
⭐ You can use up the leftover crockpot taco meat recipe up in taco salads, burritos, taco bowls, loaded onto cheesy nachos or even as a Sloppy Joe or quesadilla.
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Slow Cooker Taco Meat Recipe
Just 3-ingredients go into this DELCIOUS, easy taco meat recipe. Let the slow cooker do the hard work!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb ground beef (approx 700g beef mince)
- 12 oz jar salsa (approx 330g)
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, salsa and taco seasoning to the slow cooker. I rinse the jar with a couple tablespoons of water, and add that too.
- Give everything a mix together.
- Put the lid on and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Check the food is cooked throughout before serving.
Notes
Remember, all slow cookers cook at slightly different temperatures and speeds. So adjustments maybe needed. Check food is cooked through properly before eating.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 501Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1067mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 47g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
