Slow Cooker Taco Meat

Close-up image of taco meat in a crock pot with a wooden spoon.

5 from 5 votes

Crock Pot Taco Meat is a genius ground beef recipe. All you have to do is throw the meat, onion, spices, and salsa in the slow cooker and let everything simmer away! Your house will smell amazing and the whole family will come running to enjoy taco night.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 ½ cups salsa
3 tbsp taco seasoning
½ cup yellow onion (diced)

Instructions

Place the uncooked taco meat in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Pour the remaining ingredients on top of the ground beef.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
When the beef is done cooking, break up the beef and serve it over tacos, nachos, or quesadillas.

Notes

Choose lean beef. I suggest 85-90% lean ground beef since you won't be draining the fat during cooking.
Chunky jarred salsa works best. Fresh refrigerated varieties may add too much liquid.
This recipe doubles easily in a large slow cooker. Make extra for easy meal prep throughout the week.
Resist opening the lid during cooking as this releases heat and extends cooking time.
Portion leftovers into single-serving containers for grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners later in the week.

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