SLOW-COOKER PARTY BEEF TACOS

Slow-Cooker Party Beef Tacos image

Let your slow cooker bring the party with these layered beef tacos! We took everyone's favorite layered taco dip and thought: what if we put it on tacos? And with make-ahead instructions, it's safe to say this idea was genius. Your slow cooker keeps the seasoned beef mixture warm, so guests can fill tacos themselves without you running back and forth from the kitchen. Layer your 13x9 with lettuce, roasted corn, red bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, avocados, salsa and cheese, and guests will be able to add all their toppings in one go! Once everyone fills their Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff™ taco shells, the party can officially begin!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 packages (1 oz each) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 cup water
3 boxes (4.7 oz each) Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff™ taco shells
3 (11-oz.) cans whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 (10-oz.) pkg. (5 1/2 cups) shredded lettuce
2 cups chopped red, yellow and/or green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 cups chopped Italian plum tomatoes
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Salsa
8 oz. (2 cups) finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

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 Layered Taco Toppings.
To make Layered Taco Toppings, heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Dry corn on paper towels; spread corn in sprayed pan. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Stir; bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes or until slightly cooled.
In ungreased 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish, layer lettuce, bell pepper, roasted corn, onions, tomatoes and avocado.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise and salsa; mix well. Spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g