Crockpot Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crockpot Beef Tacos
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The most tender and flavorful beef tacos, made right in the crockpot or Instant Pot! Simmering all day gives the taco meat an amazing texture!
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Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 2 lbs. lean ground beef (90% or higher)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained (mild)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup salsa or picante sauce
TACO SEASONING:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano adds a beautiful flavor if you have it!)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- dash of cayenne pepper
ASSEMBLING THE TACOS:
- flour or corn tortillas
- sour cream
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- Sliced Jalapenos
- shredded cheese
- hot sauce
- black olives
- corn kernels
- or anything else you like on tacos!
Instructions
CROCKPOT DIRECTIONS:
- To a large skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over MED heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add beef and increase heat to MED HIGH. Brown, breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks, for another 4-5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add minced garlic and cook another minute.
- Drain grease and transfer to slow cooker. Add taco seasoning spices, diced green chiles, tomato paste, tomato sauce and salsa. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Assemble tacos to your liking and enjoy!
INSTANT POT DIRECTIONS:
- Select saute, then add a drizzle of oil and minced onion. Saute for 2-3 mintues. Add beef and brown, breaking it into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in taco seasoning spices, diced green chiles and tomato paste. Top with tomato sauce, salsa and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook on HIGH pressure for approximately 20 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Assemble tacos to your liking and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
964mg
(40%)
Potassium
654mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
5.5mg
(6%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 964mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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