Crock Pot Taco Meat

2 lbs of 96% lean ground beef
4 TB chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp beef base
3 cups of water


Mix all ingredients together (beef can be frozen or thawed) in your crock pot. Cook the meat as indicated below.  After cooking, drain the meat and crumble it after cooling (if needed).

For frozen meat: Start on high an hour or more until the ground beef is browned. Switch to low for an additional 2-4 hours.

For thawed meat:  Mix all ingredients and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.

Serves 6
145 calories, 0 g carbs, 5 g fat, 24 g protein

Based on recipe here: http://www.lowcarbcrock.com/2011/11/how-to-make-low-carb-beef-taco-meat-in.html