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.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 8

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	1391.3 grams (1391.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2238

Total Fat 164.60g	211%
Saturated Fat 64.30g	322%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 642mg	214%
Sodium 4057mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 48.70g	18%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 6.90g
Protein 159.20g	318%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 2657mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 8.4%