Description
Experience the rich and savory taste of homemade crockpot taco meat, a hassle-free dish perfect for busy weeknights. This flavor-packed recipe combines lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a filling that’s ideal for tacos, burritos, or nachos. Set it and forget it—let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crockpot: Set your slow cooker on low heat.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Sauté onions until translucent and fragrant. Add minced garlic and stir until aromatic.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as you go. Cook until browned all over.
- Add Seasoning and Sauce: Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce; let simmer briefly.
- Combine in Crockpot: Transfer beef mixture to the crockpot; add bell peppers and black beans if using.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) / 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg