Slow Cooker Walking Tacos
Slow Cooker Walking tacos are made with lean ground beef that is slow cooked to perfection in savory taco easonings. This flavorful beef is then served in individual bags of tortilla chips for a plate free meal.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
- rubber spatula or a wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs extra lean ground beef*
- 15.5 oz can diced tomatoes with garlic or chili peppers
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- ⅓ cup taco seasoning see above for homemade recipe
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- individual serving bags of tortilla or corn chips
- taco toppings all your favorites!
Instructions
- Place 2 lbs extra lean ground beef* into a greased slow cooker. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to break the meat apart.
- Add 15.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 6 oz can tomato paste, ⅓ cup taco seasoning, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking, stir again to fully combine ingredients.
- Crush chips in individual serving bags of tortilla or corn chips before opening them.
- Open up each chip bag and allow your diners to add in taco meat and taco toppings of their choice
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Notes
Note:
Calories and nutritional information shown does not include the chips or toppings. Just the taco beef only.
See write up above for serving and storage suggestions
*Ground turkey and ground chicken can each be used in place of ground beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1174IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg
