Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Meat with Freezer Instructions

Make this easy Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Meat with ground chuck and included are the freezer instructions. This meat is perfect to use for a weekly taco night or over nachos. It can also be packed and stored in the freezer to use for quick protein on a busy weeknight.

Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Meat is the perfect choice for an easy taco night, topped over nachos, or in a burrito bowl. This recipe can be made entirely in the slow cooker or if preferred, you can also cook the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker. The slow cooker keeps it warm and simmering all day long!

What ingredients do you need for Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Meat?

• Homemade Taco Seasoning or Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning (Store-Bought)
• Ground Beef
• Black Beans
• Salsa
• Water
• Taco Shells or Toppings (Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa, Diced Tomatoes)

This is all you need to make these easy slow cooker tacos, easily adapted to gluten-free. Remember to check all ingredients to be sure that there is no cross-contamination if cooking gluten-free.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Meat:

1. Prepare the taco seasoning and use 2 Tbsp OR use 1 Package of Store-Bought Taco Seasoning. Store leftover homemade seasoning in an airtight container in the pantry. The recipe for seasoning above makes 1/2 cup.
2. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, brown and drain the ground beef.
3. Once drained place into a 6-quart slow cooker.
4. Top the beef evenly with taco seasoning, black beans, salsa, and water.
5. Stir the ingredients to combine.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 Hours.
7. Use a spoon or meat grinder to break up the meat into a fine texture before serving.
8. Serve in taco shells with toppings of choice.

Do you need to brown the ground beef before adding to the slow cooker?

The ground beef is BEST browned before adding to the slow cooker. This will allow it to have extra flavor once browned and added to the slow cooker.

Although it is recommended to brown first, it’s not required. It can be added directly to the slow cooker, but if you have time I’d recommend browning first.

The seasoning can be added to the beef once it’s in the slow cooker.

Tips for Making Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Meat:

If using homemade taco seasoning, use 2 Tbsp per 1 Pound of Ground Beef. For this recipe, we used 2 Tbsp with 1 Pound of Ground Beef. Once the ground beef is browned, add the taco seasoning, black beans, salsa, and water to the slow cooker and stir it to combine.

Once combined, cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 Hours.

If you want your taco meat spicy, add in red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. For even more spice use spicy salsa.

We prefer ours mild so all of our ingredients are mild ingredients.

It’s best to use a Handheld Meat Chopper or Meat Grinder to finely chop the meat up before adding it to your taco shells.

Serve the taco meat over tacos, burritos, nachos, or a taco salad.

How do you store leftover taco meat?

Leftover taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezer Meal Storage Instructions:

It can also be stored in a freezer-safe storage bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to heat, thaw the meat and reheat in a skillet on medium-high heat. It’s best to add in a bit of water or broth to revive the moisture in the ground beef.

If you are freezer prepping, be sure to try out this Slow Cooker Italian Roast and Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki Freezer Meal too!

Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Taco Meat is an easy way to do taco night, come home to the ground beef warm and ready to serve on a crispy taco shell!

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• Dorito Taco Salad (Gluten-Free)

• Smoked Pork Tacos (Pellet Grill)

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  Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Freezer Meal

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  Ninja Foodi Taco Pasta (Gluten-Free)