DID SOMEONE SAY TACOS ?
Step right up to the TACO TUESDAY food cart, where the fiesta is in full swing !
Meet Jallo, the Finnish Lapphund adored by Caroline Henrich, and Alexa, the Chow who owns Layla Loveless heart and soul!!! — both chosen as INSPIRATION MUSES from my recent photo calls.
Behind the counter, SOOT the cat is running the show—Slinging tacos like frisbees while Alexa scrambles for every last bite. Jallo watches it all unfold with that knowing sparkle and sappy Lappy grin.
And really… who doesn’t love tacos?
This isn’t a fussy recipe… but ohhh, it delivers! Three savory meats + a slow 6-hour simmer on LOW = that silky, flavor-packed goodness you’d expect from your favorite taco cart. The kind where you just know it’s going to be good before you even take a bite.
I usually mix up my own taco seasoning for this meaty magic, but let’s be real—those little inexpensive MCCORMICK PACKETS (or your fave brand) are a total lifesaver on a busy day. No shame in the shortcut… or go full flavor wizard and make your own from scratch!
Either way, this one’s all about easy, delicious, taco-night happiness. Give it a try… and don’t forget to come back and tell me how it turned out!
3 MEAT SLOW COOKER TACO FILLING
Ingredients
THE MEATS
- 1 lb ground chorizo
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb ground beef
THE VEGGIES
- 2 C medium diced sweet peppers
- 2 C medium diced onion
THE SEASONINGS
- 2 packets (1 oz each) taco seasoning. I used McCormick
- 1 C premade or homemade salsa -you choose the heat level
THE TOPPINGS
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges to squeeze on each taco
- Crumbled Cotija cheese or other cheese
- Mexican sourcream (or regular)
- Your favorite salsa topping
Instructions
- In a frying pan , brown the chorizo, ground pork and ground beef
- Drain off excess fat and moisture and place in slow cooker
- Saute peppers with onion until slightly softened. Add to slow cooker
- Add the 2 taco seasoning packets and the cup of salsa
- Stir all ingredients together and put lid on. Set slowcooker on LOW and cook for up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally to distribute the heat. Slowcookers vary in heat and size. I used my 5 quart one for this recipe.
- At the end of cooking, if there is some oil on the surface of the meat mixture I take it off with a rolled up paper towel to wick up the oil. Chorizo is flavor packed but can be a bit oily….totally worth this extra quick step before spooning out into the taco shells.
- Assemble your tacos in heated soft or hard shell taco shells, add a spoon full of meat in the bottom and pile on the toppings. A heaping Tablespoon of the meat in each shell makes a hearty taco!!
FREEZE any leftover meat mixture in small batches for instant TACO TUESDAYS and very little work!!! The meat heats well from frozen in a microwave safe bowl. Great for Taco Salads too!!
Notes
VARIATIONS:
- You can change out any of the ground meat for other favorites like ground chicken, turkey, venison, etc. Just keep the same proportions for a total of 3 lbs of meat
- Toppings can vary to your taste and what’s in the fridge. I love avocado/guacamole, or slivered green onions and pickled jalapenos.
- A zesty pineapple or mango salsa as one of the toppings gives it an entirely different vibe. Experiment and have fun with this simple yet well-loved recipe!!
DOG IN THE KITCHEN STORE
Don’t miss the new recipe card and mug featuring ALEXA and JALLO in the store
COOL STUFF I’M LOVING !
Lazy Susan Taco Bar set includes everything you need for a perfect fiesta: a warming pot for hot fillings, 6 rotating compartments for toppings, and 4 personal taco holders No more passing bowls; just spin, build, and enjoy together
