I've been going through a bit of a taco seasoning phase, trying to use it in different and new (to me) ways... One of the things I made was this Skillet Taco Meal, think of it as deconstructed tacos. What I like best is the serving options: It can be served in the skillet by stirring in cut or torn tortillas, in bowls as pictured, or with a Fritos crunchy topping, spooned into hard taco shells, wrapped in flour tortillas, or as a dip with chips. It also freezes beautifully, making it perfect for work lunches or a quick appetizer for unexpected guests. Use whatever beans you would like or have on hand. I chose the recipe I started with simply because I happened to have a can of tomato soup in the closet, it worked out well. Don't hesitate to try this folks, I think it will appeal to most:@)
~Zucchini Season~
Have a zucchini to use up?
Small dice and add it right in.
My only suggestion,
you may want to use a low sodium taco seasoning if that's better for your diet.
One Skillet Taco Meal-adapted from Kroll's Korner
1 lb ground turkey-I used ground beef
2 Tblsp olive oil-I omitted
1/2 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 1/2 C salsa
15 oz can beans-black, kidney, pinto, etc, drained and rinsed
10 oz can tomato soup
5-10 tortillas, either torn for stirring into meat, or whole for wrapping the meat
Alternate: hard taco shells, tortilla chips for dipping, or Frito type corn chips as a crunchy topping
Taco toppers: cheese, lettuce, black olives, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, etc, for serving
- Brown meat in olive oil if using, drain any excess fat.
- Add onion cook for a few minutes, add garlic, cook for a couple more minutes.
- Add taco seasoning, salsa, beans and soup, mix well. Heat through for 10 minutes.
- At this point, depending upon how you'd like to serve this, you can stir in the tortillas. But I suggest folks do that at the table. That way, leftovers stay nice. Maybe some want to save a few calories and omit the tortillas, serve in bowl topped with lettuce, etc.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)
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