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Slow Cooker Tacos That Practically Make Themselves (Taco Tuesday Hack)

Slow Cooker Tacos That Practically Make Themselves Tonight!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious and easy slow cooker tacos that require minimal effort and are perfect for Taco Tuesday.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs of ground beef
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1 cup of salsa
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese
  • 1 cup of lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, and salsa.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fully cooked.
  3. Once cooked, shred the beef with a fork and mix it with the sauce.
  4. Serve the beef mixture in taco shells.
  5. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream as desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the slow cooker.
  • Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Tacos, Taco Tuesday, Easy Tacos, Ground Beef Tacos