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finished sloppy taco Joe sandwich on a round white plate with sour cream and shredded cheese in the background
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5 from 2 votes

Lazy Slow Cooker Sloppy Taco Sandwich

This delicious crockpot creation is what you get when you cross a sloppy Joe with a Taco! Drippy, gooey and delicious beef filled with that distinctive taco flavoring served in a crusty sub roll and topped with melted cheese!
Prep Time17 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 17 minutes
Course: Brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: sloppy taco joe, Taco hoagie, Taco Joe
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 267kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs browned ground beef
  • 10 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning homemade or store bought both work - see below for homemade instructions
  • 16 oz salsa
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • place browned ground beef in slow cooker
  • add enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, salsa, garlic and onion powder
  • stir and allow to cook on low for 8-10 hours
  • Serve on a crusty roll such as a hoagie roll or kaiser roll.
  • optional topping suggestions: sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomato, diced onion, shredded lettuce.

Notes

Homemade taco seasoning:
 
  • 4 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
Add all ingredients and stir.  Store in a cool, dry, air tight container. 
 
**Please  note that calorie estimates are for taco meat recipe only and do not include bread or any toppings.  

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 5mg