"For a taco party without the stress, turn to your slow cooker. A classic ground beef taco filling is a dump and go recipe, so once you've added the ingredients, there's nothing else to be done. While it might take longer than stovetop cooking, the hands-off process means you're free to prep your other taco additions and toppings, or even set it to cook while you're out for the day."
"Low and slow cooking also ensures that your beef will stay tender and juicy, as the connective tissue has time break down, while the lid on the cooker keeps all the moisture in the pot. This extra time also allows the spices the chance to infuse the meat, giving you greater depth of flavor than with a standard stovetop method."
"To make beef taco filling in the slow cooker, all you need is ground beef, jarred salsa, and spices. You can use a packet of taco seasoning, or make your own with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili, garlic powder, and onion powder. You'll need around 4 ounces of meat per person, so for 20 guests, that's 5 pounds of beef. Add to this 2 1/2 cups of salsa and 1/2 cup of taco seasoning."
Slow-cooking ground beef produces tender, juicy taco filling as connective tissue breaks down and spices infuse the meat. A basic slow-cooker recipe requires ground beef, jarred salsa, and taco seasoning, either store-bought or homemade with cumin, smoked paprika, chili, garlic, and onion powders. Plan about 4 ounces of meat per person; for 20 guests use roughly 5 pounds of beef plus 2 1/2 cups salsa and 1/2 cup seasoning. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, then stir to break up the beef and serve from the cooker at a taco bar.
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