Slow-Cooker Taco Ground Beef - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Taco Ground Beef is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Stretch your dollar with beans added to this slow-cooker ground beef! Use one portion now, and freeze the other three for quick weeknight tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more!

Ingredients

3 lb lean (85%) ground beef
1 bag (12 oz) frozen chopped onions, thawed
1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium or hot salsa
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
4 Old El Paso™ crunchy taco shells
2 cups shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (8 oz)

Instructions

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Break up beef; place on bottom and up sides of slow cooker.
In large bowl, mix onions, beans, salsa and taco seasoning mix; place in center of slow cooker over beef. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
Drain beef mixture through strainer set over large bowl. Press with spatula or wooden spoon to break up any large chunks of beef. Divide into 4 portions.
Use 1 portion immediately to fill tacos, dividing evenly among taco shells; top with cheese, then add favorite taco toppings.
Transfer remaining portions to pint-size freezer containers, and freeze up to 3 months. Use one portion in your Mexican recipes that call for 1 lb ground beef cooked with taco seasoning mix. Just thaw overnight in refrigerator or defrost in microwave before using. Microwave in microwavable container 2 to 3 minutes on High or until steaming before adding to recipes that call for hot ground beef.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Taco Ground Beef good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Taco Ground Beef recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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