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Cooked meat in a white bowl, small bowls of cheese, radishes, lettuce& tomatoes and tortillas on a white counter top with Crockpot Taco Meat graphic overlay.
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4.73 from 18 votes

Crockpot Taco Meat

Get a jump on dinner preparation with this flavorful ground beef taco meat in the slow cooker. It's an easy, versatile recipe your whole family will love. Perfect for family dinners, potluck parties, meal prepping (it freezes beautifully).
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Game Day recipes, Main Course, Weeknight Meal
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef 93-97% lean
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces water
  • 2 packets taco seasoning

Instructions

  • Place ground beef in crockpot.
    2 pounds lean ground beef
  • Add remaining ingredients.
    8 ounces tomato sauce, 8 ounces water, 2 packets taco seasoning
  • Place lid on the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the meat reaches 160℉.
  • For best results, stir to break up the meat every 1-2 hours (I use a meat chopper when cooking ground meats).

Notes

  • If you use 93% or 97% ground beef you shouldn't need to drain any grease.
  • Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup.
  • Store leftover meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
  • The cooked meat can be frozen. Place cooled meat in zipper-top bags, label & date and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 3mg