Slow Cooker Taco Meat Archives

I’m a big fan of taco night. Granted, it’s not real Mexican taco night, but it’ll do. Well-seasoned ground beef, cooked slow all day, soaking up flavor after flavor. Deep, rich flavor in a sauce that is so delicious! Nothing fancy. No fine dining here. Just tasty tacos or taco salads. Perfect on a cold night. Heck, perfect on a hot night too! And nothing could possibly be easier to make than this slow cooker taco meat version 2.0. Why version 2.0? Well, because I knew I could make the original recipe better!

Seasoned To Perfection

I prefer to use my homemade taco seasoning instead of the packets you get in the store when you make this slow cooker taco meat version 2.0. I like to be able to control the amount of salt and making it myself gives me that chance. Also, what do you do if you use up a packet and want more seasoning? Go to the store for a little ole packet?

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

We’re both big fans of Mrs. Renfro’s salsas, and in particular the peach-flavored salsa. It adds a nice mellow sweetness to this slow cooker taco meat. For a nice kick, try Mrs. Renfro’s Mango Habanero salsa. It’ll wake you up!

Also try my slow cooker cheeseburgers.

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Slow Cooker Taco Meat Version 2.0

I’m a big fan of taco night. Granted, it’s not real Mexican taco night, but it’ll do. Well-seasoned ground beef, cooked slow all day, soaking up flavor after flavor.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword beef, slow cooker, taco

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6 15

Total Time 6 25

Servings

Calories 254kcal

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large green bell pepper seeded, chopped
1 large onion chopped
1-2 cups peach salsa
1 envelope taco seasoning I used a heavy 2 tablespoons of my homemade taco seasoning

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

For years now I’ve been browning ground beef in my homemade taco seasoning to make tacos. On a whim I decided to make slow cooker taco meat. Boy, am I ever glad that I did. Hours in the slow cooker makes browned beef even better. Tender, juicy and tasty. Perfect for taco night!

Leaner Beef For Better Tacos

I used a very lean ground beef when I made this taco meat. You don’t want to deal with a bunch of fat floating around the top of your slow cooker. Ewwwww. No, use at least a 90/10 (that’s 90% meat, 10% fat) mix and crumble it well when frying it.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Any extra taco meat freezes very well so don’t be afraid to double the recipe if your slow cooker can handle it.

You’ll want to serve my delicious Mexican rice on the side.

This recipe is based on a recipe from The Prairie Homestead.

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