Easy Crockpot Street Tacos

Crockpot Street Tacos are made with ground beef, taco seasoning, broth, and salsa in a slow cooker. The salsa and broth create a simple sauce that keeps the beef moist while you enjoy hands-off cooking time. As the beef cooks, your kitchen will smell warm and savory, and the finished meat will be tender enough to shred with a fork. I make these tacos when I want an easy dinner with simple toppings and very little work at the stove.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Street Tacos

• Hands-off cooking: The slow cooker does most of the work while the beef cooks for several hours.
• Simple ingredients: Ground beef, taco seasoning, broth, and salsa make the main filling.
• Easy to serve: Warm the tortillas, add the beef, and let everyone choose their toppings.
• Family-friendly: Chopped onions, cilantro, lime, and shredded cheese give each person options.
• Useful leftovers: Extra taco filling can be stored and reheated for another meal.

How to Make Crockpot Street Tacos

Add the ground beef, taco seasoning, chicken broth, and salsa to a slow cooker. Cover and cook until the beef is ready, using the low or high setting listed below. Shred the cooked beef with a fork, then stir it into the sauce so each bite is moist and seasoned. Warm the tortillas and fill them with the beef. Finish with onions, cilantro, lime, and cheese as desired.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup salsa
• 8 small tortillas
• Chopped onions
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Shredded cheese

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 cup salsa.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
3. Once cooked, shred the beef with a fork and mix well with the sauce.
4. Warm the 8 small tortillas.
5. Serve the beef in the warmed tortillas with chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and shredded cheese as desired.

How to Serve Crockpot Street Tacos

Serve Crockpot Street Tacos with the toppings in small bowls so everyone can build their own. Add chopped onions and cilantro for a fresh, crisp contrast, then squeeze a lime wedge over the top before eating. Shredded cheese adds a creamy, salty finish.

These tacos work well for a casual family dinner, a simple weekend meal, or a taco night with friends. You can also serve them with extra salsa on the side. A cold drink or a glass of water with lime is an easy match for the seasoned beef.

How to Store Crockpot Street Tacos

Place leftover beef in a covered container and refrigerate it within two hours of cooking. It can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Store the beef separately from the tortillas and fresh toppings so the tortillas do not become soggy.

To reheat, warm the beef in a pan or microwave until heated through, stirring as needed. Warm fresh tortillas separately, then add the reheated filling and toppings. If you plan to freeze the beef, freeze it without the tortillas and fresh toppings, then thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.

Tips for Making Crockpot Street Tacos

• Use the right setting: Cook the beef on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, as directed.
• Mix after shredding: Stir the beef well after shredding so it picks up the broth, salsa, and seasoning.
• Warm the tortillas: Warm tortillas just before serving so they are easier to fold and eat.
• Keep toppings separate: Set out onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and cheese so each person can add what they like.
• Use a fork carefully: Shred the cooked beef in the slow cooker or move it to a bowl if that is easier for you.
• Check the texture: The beef should be tender enough to shred with a fork before you serve it.

Variations

• Ingredient swap: Use your favorite salsa in place of the salsa listed in the main recipe, keeping the amount at 1 cup.
• Add-in: Add extra chopped onions or cilantro as a topping when serving, rather than mixing them into the slow cooker.
• Different cooking method: For a stovetop option, cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning, chicken broth, and salsa in a covered pan until cooked through, then shred and mix well.

FAQs

Can I Make Crockpot Street Tacos Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can cook the beef ahead and store it in the refrigerator in a covered container. Reheat the filling before serving, then warm the tortillas and add the toppings at the table.

Can I Use A Different Meat Instead Of Ground Beef?

The listed recipe uses 1 lb ground beef, so changing the meat will change the cooking result. If you use another meat, follow safe cooking guidance for that meat and make sure it is fully cooked before serving.

Can I Freeze Crockpot Street Tacos?

The cooked beef can be frozen separately from the tortillas and fresh toppings. Thaw the beef in the refrigerator, then reheat it before filling fresh tortillas.

How Do I Double Crockpot Street Tacos?

To double this recipe, increase each ingredient, including the ground beef, taco seasoning, chicken broth, salsa, and tortillas. Make sure your slow cooker has enough room for the larger amount, and check that the beef is tender and ready to shred before serving.

How Do I Know When The Beef Is Done?

The beef is ready when it can be shredded with a fork after cooking on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Shred it and mix it well with the sauce before serving.

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