Simplify Taco Tuesday this week with these easy Slow Cooker Beef Tacos! Seasoned to perfection with a homemade Mexican seasoning, this juicy crock pot taco meat is so simple to make! Just 5 minutes of prep time, then your slow cooker will take over. Taco ’bout an easy dinner!

Cooked and seasoned beef taco meat in slow cooker.
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With these ground beef crockpot tacos, the impressive flavor all starts with one of the BEST Homemade Spice Mixes.

A heavenly blend of seasonings that pairs perfectly with your ground beef to serve up a delicious plot twist with each and every bite.

Trust me, the mind boggling flavors will keep your family coming back for seconds, and thirds, and more. Just like you’ll get when you serve up these amazing Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken Tacos, tender Shredded Beef Burritos, and outrageous Pork Tenderloin Tacos!

Brandi writes: "With a spoonful of water, stays moist on warm setting for hours. Then we eat when ready."

Plus, the slow cooker will keep your taco meat hot and ready for whenever your family happens to come walking through the door wanting dinner!

Talk about the perfect way to create bulk tacos on demand!

So this week spice things up with one of the BEST Beef Family Dinner Recipes you’ll ever make.

Your mouth will thank you… and so will everyone else!

Ingredients including garlic salt, cumin, and chili powder.

Ingredients

In addition to the ground beef, you’ll need just 6 simple ingredients to create the BEST ground beef tacos recipe.

Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Chili Powder
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Salt
  • Onion Powder
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Corn Starch

With Easy Crockpot Recipes like these slow cooker ground beef tacos, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

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How To Make Taco Meat in Crock Pot

It’s actually SO easy to prepare slow cooker beef tacos with ground beef.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Cook your beef in your crockpot, then drain and discard the juices.

2. Mix up your seasonings in a mixing bowl, mix with water, then pour the seasonings over your beef and continue cooking.

3. Once done, serve up your crockpot ground beef taco meat and enjoy every last delicious bite!

That’s it. Just a few simple steps and your crockpot beef tacos are done! Trust me, Cinco De Mayo Recipes really don’t get much easier or rewarding than this beefy wonderful dinner!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Three crunchy hard taco shells.

How To Serve Beef Tacos

With these crockpot ground beef tacos, you’ll want to start by adding a generous portion of crock pot taco meat to your warmed tortillas.

Then begin adding your beef taco toppings. I like to start with some sour cream, shredded iceberg lettuce, and either freshly shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese.

I like to then top off each taco with a generous spoonful of either my Blended Salsa Recipe or Easy Pico de Gallo. If I am extra hungry, I also like to add a spoonful of my Chipotle copycat Corn Salsa or Simple Guacamole Recipe.

How To Store

Your crockpot ground beef tacos leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the leftovers the next day for some Easy Keto Meal Prep!

Seasoned and cooked beef taco meat in slow cooker.

Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this savory slow cooker beef tacos recipe…

Diana writes: “So tasty. Just need to add those taco shells or maybe even make a taco salad”

Shannon writes: “Great recipe for seasoning without all that added stuff in the little packs”

Kim writes: “Love how easy and delicious!!”

Brandi writes: “With a spoonful of water, stays moist on warm setting for hours. Then we eat when ready.”

Ryan writes: “Great for feeding a crowd”

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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

Simplify Taco Tuesday this week with these easy Slow Cooker Beef Tacos! Seasoned to perfection with a homemade Mexican seasoning, this juicy crock pot taco meat is so simple to make! Just 5 minutes of prep time, then your slow cooker will take over. Taco 'bout an easy dinner!
Servings: 8
Cooked and seasoned beef taco meat in slow cooker.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs ground Beef
  • 8 tsp Chili Powder
  • 3 tsp Cumin
  • 2 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tsp Corn Starch

Instructions 

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Ingredients including garlic salt, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Add Beef to 5 or 6 quart Crockpot, and break down into smaller pieces using large wooden spoon, distributing evenly.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
  • Stir every 30 minutes to break up into smaller pieces.
  • Add remainder of ingredients to small bowl, mix thoroughly, and set aside. This is your homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe!
  • After 2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW, drain excess juices from Crock Pot.
  • Add 2/3 cup of water to the dry taco seasoning ingredients, and stir well.
  • Pour liquid seasoning mixture over drained beef, stir well, cover and cook for 10 more minutes on HIGH.
    Seasoned ground beef taco meat in slow cooker.
  • Add to tacos, burritos or nachos and ENJOY!

Notes

  • How To Store: Your slow cooker ground beef tacos leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the leftovers the next day for some Easy Keto Meal Prep!
  • FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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