Taco Filling Crockette

Get ready to revolutionize your taco nights with this hearty and flavor-packed Taco Filling Crockette! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is slow-cooked with tender vegetables, protein-rich black beans, and a medley of spices—like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin—for a rich, smoky kick that will have everyone coming back for seconds. This easy slow-cooker recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and simmers to perfection, allowing the bold flavors to meld together seamlessly. It's versatile, too—spoon it into soft tortillas, pile it onto crispy nachos, or serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying taco bowl. Ideal for meal prepping and feeding a hungry crowd, this delicious taco filling is your go-to for stress-free, crowd-pleasing dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the beef to your slow cooker, discarding excess grease.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed vegetables and spices to the slow cooker with the ground beef.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes, black beans, salt, black pepper, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours or high heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices as needed.

Step 9

Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to scoop the taco filling into tortillas or use as a topping for nachos or rice bowls. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1549.1 grams (1549.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1612

Total Fat 97.80g	125%
Saturated Fat 34.70g	174%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 3965mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 94.90g	35%
Dietary Fiber 29.40g	105%
Total Sugars 27.90g
Protein 93.60g	187%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341mg	26%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 3416mg	73%

*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: 53.9%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 23.2%