THE easiest slow cooker taco meat recipe for large groups!
Our retreat ladies love taco night best of all, and this slow cooker taco meat recipe meant for large group cooking is one of the main reasons why! When we put the taco bar together, no one goes hungry. In addition to beef, we also offer our simplest shredded chicken as well.
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One crockpot full of this taco meat recipe can feed approximately 20.
It can be stretched further on a taco bar with plenty of other toppings and options. We always add the extras like shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, and so on. We also make sure to offer both hard and soft shells. For a retreat with 50 ladies, we made one crock of shredded chicken and one of ground beef and had some leftover.
Cook for 2-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW until the meat is completely brown. Stir it once or twice throughout the cooking time to make sure the meat breaks up and doesn’t cook in a clump.
Don’t forget to add extras to your meal like a salad bar and desserts. As a side note, my family loves this recipe too. I usually still make up the 2 lbs for them and we have leftovers, but you could cut the recipe in half very easily. The taco meat tastes great on baked potatoes, nachos, and just about anything else you can think of. Enjoy!
Yield: Feeds approximately 20 depending on portions
Slow Cooker Taco Meat Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours10 minutes
A simple slow cooker taco meat recipe that will easily feed a large group. Perfect for women's retreats and other large gatherings.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (frozen is fine)
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with juice
1 small diced onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1.5 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cook for 2-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW until the meat is completely brown. Stir it once or twice throughout the cooking time to make sure the meat breaks up and doesn't cook in a clump.
Notes
Don't forget to add extras to your meal like a salad bar and desserts. As a side note, my family loves this recipe too. I usually still make up the 2 lbs for them and we have leftovers, but you could cut the recipe in half very easily.
The taco meat tastes great on baked potatoes, nachos, and just about anything else you can think of.
Enjoy!
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Tanya says
Can you be a little more specific on about how many people this will be good for. Im having a nacho bar for 25 people. Will this be enough?
Julie Pfeifer says
Hi Tanya, For 25, I would include a 2nd crock of this recipe or of our shredded chicken recipe – https://lovingchristministries.com/simplest-shredded-chicken-recipe-ever/. It’s super easy to make and will ensure you don’t run out. ~Julie
Jaclyn says
Can you double this recipe and put in one large crockpot?
Julie Pfeifer says
Hi Jaclyn, I’ve never doubled the recipe, but I would think it would work just fine as long as the crockpot was big enough. ~Julie
Brittany says
This is perfect! I love tacos and have always wondered how people make them for large groups!
Julie Pfeifer says
Brittany, I’m so glad you find this helpful! Enjoy!