Slow Cooker Browns-in-the-Crockpot Spicy Ground Beef Taco Meat

Directions

Thaw ground beef overnight in the fridge, or if you forget to plan ahead, thaw in hot water for about 20-30 minutes. Spray slow cooker cooker with non-stick spray, then put the thawed ground beef into the slow cooker, breaking it apart with your hands. Mix Cholula hot sauce, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and water.   Pour the hot sauce mixture over the ground beef and use a large spoon to stir it into the meat. Cook the meat and spice mixture on high for 3-4 hours. After each hour, remove the lid and use an old-fashioned Potato Masher to mash the meat mixture about 8-10 times, so that by the time it is done the meat will be finely crumbled. If you’re using the smaller amount of hot sauce, you might want to add a couple of tablespoons of water part way through the cooking time.   Use meat mixture to makeKalyn's Black Bean and Beef Taco Salad, Perfect Low-Carb Taco Salad, or any Ground Beef Tacos, Lettuce Wrap Tacos, or Beef Burritos of your choice. I freeze mine in small containers so I can thaw it quickly in the microwave whenever that Taco Salad craving hits me.