Ground Beef Taco Meat
Ground beef taco meat is useful for so many great recipes. I’ll show you how to cook taco meat in the Crockpot and make dinner easier for everyone! You’ll love this versatile recipe because it’s so easy and flavorful.
Tacos are quick and easy meals, and having it in the freezer totally saves me a little time – sure tacos are easy enough on their own, but consider using this meat mixture to speed up other dishes like enchiladas, burritos, or quesadillas. You could even serve it with a little plain tomato sauce over pasta if you want to really shake things up.
I like to cook two pounds at a time, one for that night’s meal, and one for another night. If you have the time (and hit a great sale at the grocery store), you could definitely double or even triple this recipe.
Ingredients
- 90% lean ground beef
- store-bought or Homemade Taco Seasoning
- store-bought or Homemade Salsa
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix and stir to combine.
- Next, pour the salsa on top of the beef.
- Cook for 3 hours on LOW heat.
- Stir the mixture before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
When ground beef cooks down, one pound (16oz) will reduce to about 12-14 ounces. Most taco-lovers will use about 2 ounces of beef, so you can plan on 6 servings for each pound.
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and break up the pieces.
2. Cook until browned, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and salsa.
4. Mix well to coat all of the beef.
Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container or zip-top bag.
How to Freeze Taco Meat
Once the meat is completely cool, you can prepare it to be frozen. Spoon the taco beef into a zip-top bag and label it. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Use this ground beef as the centerpiece for a taco board!
Load it up with soft tortillas, salsa, crunchy tortillas, and all your favorite taco toppings!
Serving Suggestions
There are so many ways you can use this beef to make amazing weeknight meals and even fun appetizers for entertaining. My newest favorite way to use this is in Taco Wonton Cups.
- Cheesy Taco Pasta is like Hamburger Helper, but of course, all things homemade are better, right?
- Beef Queso Dip is great party food and a fabulous way to use up leftover taco beef.
- Add it as a base under our Cheesy Tater Tots Recipe.
- Homemade Beef Burritos are done in a flash using this taco meat, and they’re a great make-ahead freezer meal, too.
- Homemade Beef Enchiladas is a simple recipe you can make any night of the week.
- Taco Stuffed Shells are a great recipe to use some of this taco meat. It’s one of my family’s favorite meals.
- John Wayne Casserole with a layer of biscuits as a ‘crust’ and a cheesy beef and tomato mixture, this hearty casserole is a family favorite.
- Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delicious low carb meal that the whole family will love.
- Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole is a great alternative to Mexican takeout! You’ll love this cheesy meal.
- Dorito Taco Salad is a fun way to get kids to eat a salad!
If you’re looking to add some flavor and variety to your weekly taco night, look no further than these delicious Taco Bar Side Dishes. From black beans and rice to queso blanco, you’ll find loads of tasty things to try here.
Similar Recipes
Next time, try one of these other Mexican-inspired recipes:
Walking Taco Casserole – Everything you love about ground beef tacos with salsa, black beans, and cheese with loads of corn chips all in one tasty casserole that takes just 30 minutes!
Not ready to make your own beef for tacos yet?
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Ground Beef Taco Meat
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs 90% lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups salsa
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to the slow cooker.2 lbs 90% lean ground beef
- Sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix and stir to combine.2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Next, pour the salsa on top of the beef.2 cups salsa
- Cook for 3 hours on LOW heat.
- Stir the mixture before serving.
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Notes
Nutrition
One of the reasons I love this recipe so much is it’s great for once-a-week or once-a-month cooking. You’ll love how easy meal prepping is when you start with this taco beef, honey garlic chicken, or pulled pork. You’ll also love our shredded beef recipe. These are all fantastic for making soups, salads, casseroles, pasta dishes, and more!
Meal Planning
Want to add this recipe to your meal plan? Download our free printable meal plan here.
This recipe is included in Meal Plan 44 along with:
- potato soup
- chicken hashbrown casserole
- bourbon chicken
- homemade chicken tenders
- sweet potato casserole
- pancake bundt cake
… and more!
👉 Be sure to check out all our meal plan ideas here.
