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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Meat

This tender and flavorful taco meat is the perfect hands off meal for busy weeknights.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mexican· July 18, 2026
Easy Slow Cooker Taco Meat
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
4 hours
Total
4 hours 10 minutes
Serves
8

There is nothing quite like coming home to the smell of perfectly seasoned taco meat waiting for you in the slow cooker. It is such a relief to have dinner ready to go when life gets a little hectic.

I love this recipe because the meat gets incredibly tender and absorbs all those delicious spices while it cooks. It is my favorite way to feed a crowd or just prep for a busy week ahead.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic into the bowl of your slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon until it is fairly crumbled.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin over the meat.

  4. 4

    Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth over everything and stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.

  6. 6

    Stir the mixture well before serving to ensure the sauce coats all the meat evenly.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze this meat in freezer bags for up to three months. Serve it with warm tortillas, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

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