Crock Pot Taco Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)

Slow-cooked taco-flavored beef filling with refried beans, enchilada sauce, and salsa for versatile meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 pounds ground beef

→ Canned and Jarred Goods

02 - 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
03 - 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
04 - 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet taco seasoning

→ Bread

06 - 10 hamburger buns

→ Optional Toppings

07 - shredded cheddar cheese
08 - shredded lettuce
09 - sour cream
10 - chopped tomatoes

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
02 - Transfer the cooked ground beef to a slow cooker. Add the refried beans, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, and salsa. Stir to combine thoroughly.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
04 - Spoon the filling onto hamburger buns. Garnish with optional toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and chopped tomatoes as desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For convenience, brown ground beef ahead and freeze. This filling is versatile for tacos, burritos, or taco salads.