How to Make Taco Meat

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Slow cooker taco meat on a wooden spoon.

In as little as 15 minutes, you have the foundation for a delicious Mexican meal! Learning how to make taco meat in the slow cooker or on the stove is a game changer for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup taco seasoning
24 ounce salsa

Instructions

Add ground beef to a slow cooker and break it up with a spatula.
Add in the taco seasoning and salsa and mix together.
Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Use different salsa’s to change the heat level.
Homemade or store-bought taco seasoning can be used.
If you prefer a heartier/thicker meat to sauce ratio, add in an additional pound of ground beef.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keep on warm for up to 2 hours.
Can also be made on the stovetop.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1319mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 34g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.