Crockpot Taco Meat for Beef Tacos

A plate of tacos with crockpot taco meat and vegetables.

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Crockpot Taco Meat for Beef Tacos

These are the ultimate crockpot beef tacos! Easily made from scratch! Add your favorite toppings and guacamole on the side and your family will love you!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

4 pounds ground chuck
¼ cup water
16 ounces taco sauce (click for recipe!)
6 tablespoons taco seasoning (click for recipe!)
1½ teaspoons granulated sugar optional

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a crockpot set on high heat. Break the ground chuck apart and mix well. Cook on low for 4 hours, covered, stirring occasionally.
4 pounds ground chuck, ¼ cup water, 16 ounces taco sauce, 6 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
Spoon the meat from the crockpot, with a slotted spoon, onto a large paper towel-lined bowl. Let the excess fat drain from the beef for 10 minutes then transfer the beef to a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Notes

Yield: This recipe makes 6-7 cups of taco meat.

Make sure to break apart the ground beef and mix well.

Storage: Store crockpot taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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