Slow Cooker Party Tacos

By carvalhohm

Tacos are easy and make great party food. Seasoned ground beef tacos topped with lettuce, peppers, roasted corn, onions, tomatoes and avocado.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 (1-ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups Thick 'n Chunky salsa
• 1 cup water
• 3 (4.7-ounce) boxes Stand 'N Stuff™ taco shells
• 3 (11-ounce) cans Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) package shredded lettuce, about 5 1/2 cups
• 2 cups mixed bell peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 2 cups Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend, finely shredded, about 2 cups
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook ground beef in 2 batches. For first batch, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add half of the ground beef and 1 chopped onion. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

Stir in 1 package taco seasoning mix, 3/4 cup salsa and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.

Cool first batch of beef mixture 15 minutes. Spoon into refrigerator or freezer container; cover tightly. Repeat to make second batch. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 1 week.

To serve immediately, place beef mixture in slow cooker; keep warm on Low setting. If beef mixture is frozen, thaw before heating. Place beef mixture in slow cooker; cover and cook on High setting for 1 hour or until hot. Reduce heat to Low to keep warm. To serve, spoon beef mixture into taco shells. Top with lettuce, bell pepper, roasted corn, onions, tomatoes, avocado, and salsa.