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Crock Pot Taco Salad Recipe
5 from 16 votes

Crock Pot Taco Salad Recipe

This Crock Pot Taco Salad Recipe features slow-cooked seasoned ground beef mixed with black beans and salsa, combined with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, and tortilla chips for texture. The slow cooker method yields tender, flavorful meat that complements the crisp freshness of the salad toppings. Sour cream and cilantro finish the dish with creaminess and herbaceous notes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 731 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • ½ onion (diced)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz can, rinsed and drained)
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomato cut in half
  • 1/4 red onion (diced)
  • 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 2 cups tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat with the diced onion.  Drain off the excess grease and place the beef and onion mixture in a crock pot. 
  2. Add in the black beans, salsa, water and taco seasoning.  Stir to combine.  Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours. 
  3. Then it’s time to assemble the salads. 
  4. Place the lettuce in a large bowl.  Top with the tortilla chips, beef mixture, cilantro, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, avocado and sour cream. 
  5. Serve immediate and enjoy! 

Notes

  • Ground turkey can be used instead of beef in this recipe.
  • Store leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños, bell peppers, salsa, or olives as desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 731kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 20g (100%) Trans Fat 2g (100%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 1128mg (24%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4653IU (93%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 731

% Daily Value*

Calories 731kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 687mg 29%
Potassium 1128mg 24%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4653IU 93%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.