Slow Cooker Taco Meat Food

SLOW COOKER TACO MEAT

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add oil and when it begins to shimmer, add beef.
• Saute beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain off any excess fat or liquid from the pan. (Note: Resist the urge to season the meat with salt or pepper at this stage. Depending on how salty your salsa is, you may or may not need additional salt.)
• Transfer beef to the bowl of a slow cooker and stir in salsa and water. (See note below for freezing instructions.)
• Cook for 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. (After cooking is complete, you can leave the meat on the "warm" setting for up to 2 hours.)
• Give the meat a stir. Taste and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.

EASY CROCKPOT TACO MEAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the ground meat (raw) in the crock pot.
• Pour the salsa on top and sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix. (We use homemade taco seasoning.)
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until no longer pink. Use a spoon to break up the taco meat and serve.

SLOW-COOKER PARTY BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Cook ground beef in 2 batches. For first batch, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add half of the ground beef and 1 chopped onion. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
• Stir in 1 package taco seasoning mix, 3/4 cup salsa and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
• Cool first batch of beef mixture 15 minutes. Spoon into refrigerator or freezer container; cover tightly. Repeat to make second batch. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 1 week.
• To serve immediately, place beef mixture in slow cooker; keep warm on Low setting. If beef mixture is frozen, thaw before heating. Place beef mixture in slow cooker; cover and cook on High setting for 1 hour or until hot. Reduce heat to Low to keep warm. To serve, spoon beef mixture into taco shells. Top with Layered Taco Toppings.
• To make Layered Taco Toppings, heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Dry corn on paper towels; spread corn in sprayed pan. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Stir; bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes or until slightly cooled.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish, layer lettuce, bell pepper, roasted corn, onions, tomatoes and avocado.
• In small bowl, combine mayonnaise and salsa; mix well. Spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

EASY CROCK POT TACO MEAT

Steps:

• Brown and drain ground beef in frying pan.
• Add 2/3 cup of water and taco seasoning.
• Mix and simmer for a few minutes.
• Place meat mix in Crock Pot.
• Add 1 cup of Salsa and mix thouroughly.
• Cook on low at least 4 hours. Can be left on low all day.

SLOW COOKER MEATLESS TACO FILLING

Steps:

• Combine black beans, refried beans, water, textured vegetable protein, salsa, chili powder, onion, paprika, bouillon, sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a slow cooker; stir until well mixed.
• Cover and cook on Low for 2 hours. Stir well and serve.

SLOW COOKER TACO SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. Drain, and set aside.
• Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. Mix to blend, and cook on Low setting for 8 hours.

SLOW COOKER BARBACOA-STYLE BEEF TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the beef into 6-8 large chunks. Season all over with pepper and salt.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef, in batches if necessary, on all sides, until browned. Transfer the seared meat to a slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, combine the chipotles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, salt, pepper, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice. Mix well.
• Pour the marinade over the beef in the slow cooker and add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the meat can be shredded easily.
• Remove and discard the bay leaves. Remove and shred the beef, then return to the slow cooker to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 more minutes, or until ready to serve.
• To serve, add the shredded beef to your choice of tortillas with your favorite toppings.
• Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKED TACO MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and hot sauce; pour over meat loaf during the last hour of cooking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.

SLOW COOKED SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Place beef and onion in slow cooker.
• Combine water and seasoning mix in small bowl.
• Pour over beef and onion.
• Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until tender.
• Shred beef with two forks.
• Place beef in large bowl.
• Stir in taco sauce and chiles.
• Fill warmed taco shells with beef mixture.
• Top with lettuce, tomato,cheese, and sour cream.