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A photo of a plated serving of slow cooker beef tacos in warm corn tortillas. The tacos are filled with juicy, well-seasoned beef, topped with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado. Served with a wedge of lime and a side of pico de gallo.

Slow Cooker Beef Taco Filling

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Want the most flavorful, juicy beef taco filling? This slow cooker recipe delivers bold, smoky flavors with minimal effort. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker, and return to perfectly seasoned, tender beef, ready for tacos, burritos, or taco bowls!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 or 85/15 preferred
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker For slow cooking the taco filling
  • Mixing Bowl For preparing taco seasoning
  • Tongs For serving the taco meat

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
  2. Add the beef, diced tomatoes, beef broth, taco seasoning, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Before serving, stir in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  5. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker taco filling, remove the slow cooker lid in the last 30 minutes to let excess moisture evaporate.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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