Crockpot Taco Meat

This super easy Crockpot Taco Meat is slow simmered in its own juices and perfect combination of homemade taco seasonings and is great for easy weeknights and Taco Tuesdays!

Crockpot Taco Meat

Cooking delicious, juicy beef tacos for a crowd has never been so easy! Crockpot Taco Meat is a game changer!

You will not believe how easy this dump-and-go recipe is. It’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients, requires no pre-browning, and is jam-packed with flavor slow simmering in salsa, seasoning, and its juices.

Crockpot Taco Meat perfect for feeding a crowd, taco bars, parties or for super easy dinner or meal prep!

Can You Put Raw Ground Beef in the Crock Pot?

Yes! Most meat you put in the slow cooker is raw. Ground beef is no different, and it will be cooked all the way through.

Do I Need To Brown the Beef Before Slow Cooking?

Nope! Save yourself the work and just dump it all in the slow cooker.

Do I Have to Use Ground Beef?

Ground beef is most commonly used in tacos in America, but you can also use ground turkey, ground pork, or ground chicken. For this recipe, I would stick to ground meats, as the cook times and instructions are based on ground beef.

Can I Use Store Bought Taco Seasoning?

Sure! I always make my own because it's super simple and cheap. But if you have a store-bought seasoning you love, go ahead and use it.

What to Serve with Crockpot Taco Meat and the Best Taco Toppings

Some classic sides for tacos are refried beans and rice.

And remember the best part about tacos! All your favorite toppings! Try sour cream, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh diced tomatoes, chopped sweet or red onion, fresh cilantro, olives, lettuce, and cheese such as shredded cheddar, a shredded Mexican blend, or a Mexican crumbly cheese such as queso fresco or cotija cheese.

What to Do with Leftover Crockpot Taco Meat

If you have extra crockpot taco meat but you're tired of your typical taco, try some of these delicious ideas.

• Nachos - I like to bake mine on a sheet pan with cheese, meat, and beans and then load it up with all of our favorite toppings.
• Quesadillas - Sprinkle some taco meat and cheese on a tortilla. Fold it in half and quickly warm it up on the stove with a little oil until the cheese is melty.
• Mac and Cheese - For a Tex-Mex meal, you can add leftovers to a homemade mac and cheese like this one, or even throw it into a box mac and cheese to dress it up a bit.
• Taco Dip - Leftovers make this layered taco dip even easier! You can also try adding the taco meat to a warm dip, such as this Texas trash dip.
• Taco Salad - A family favorite and a great way to stretch every taco night. Try this fun Doritos Taco Salad.
• Stuffed Shells - This stuffed shell recipe uses pre-cooked taco meat so the leftovers are a perfect time saver in this fun, creamy, zesty dish!
• Taco Stuffed Zucchini - These make great flavorful meal prep lunches and are a great way to stretch any leftovers.
• Eggs - Add crockpot taco meat to an egg scramble for extra bold flavor or make breakfast tacos or burritos.
• Taco Pizza - Use a store bought crust to dress up an (almost) homemade taco pizza with all of your favorite toppings.
• Walking tacos - Tacos on the go, for the win!
• Sliders - Add some meat to buns and add a slice of cheese for taco sandwich.
• Baked Potatoes - Pile taco meat onto a baked potato or baked sweet potato instead of a tortilla with all of your favorite toppings.
• Burritos - Add it to burritos! If you don't have a lot left and you need to stretch, try these rice and black bean burritos. The taco meat will add extra protein and flavor, but the original burritos will fill in the gaps!

More Tex Mex Recipes You'll Love

• Black Bean Enchilada Casserole - Super easy, cheesy, and zesty vegetarian casserole with layers of creamy black bean filling, cheese, and tortillas.
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup - A super simple soup made in the slow cooker. Dress it up with your favorite toppings to serve.
• Doritos Taco Salad - A great healthy way to serve tacos that the whole family will love.
• Taco Stuffed Shells - Pasta shells stuffed with a super creamy, cheesy taco filling, topped with zesty taco sauce.
• Mexican Breakfast Casserole - Mexican for breakfast! With layers of eggs, chorizo, and tortillas for a rich and bold breakfast option.

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