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Another way I love experimenting in the kitchen is trying a recipe for something that I don’t usually use a recipe for.
Like tacos.
When I make tacos for dinner, it’s usually just some meat, taco seasoning or a combination of spices, cheese, salsa, tortillas. Honestly? I don’t even add lettuce or sour cream. And I’m not sure if a taco in a soft tortilla counts as a taco.
What do you guys think? Is a taco in a tortilla just a burrito?
Let me just say, I have a two and a half year old. I can’t see hard taco shells anywhere in our near future.
But you should totally use whatever your family enjoys. After all, the shell/wrap is a just a vessel to fill with this incredibly tasty taco meat and all of your favorite toppings.
I know around the holidays you’re probably not going to see a lot of taco recipes popping up on Pinterest. I know it’s going to be turkey all day every day. And turkey leftovers. And how to freeze leftover turkey.
But I know that you’re probably not actually going to be eating turkey for 3 weeks straight (are you?!), and I find at this busy time of year it’s so nice to have some quick, hearty meals in your back pocket. Especially when you need a little change.
When I looked at the ingredient list for this recipe, I thought it didn’t really look like much. The only seasoning on the meat was chili powder, plus the onions and peppers. Normally when I make tacos, I’ve got all kinds of spices going on.
Now, that being said, I think the best recipes are the ones that don’t look like much, that only have a few simple ingredients but have big flavour.
This is definitely one of those recipes. These are maybe the best tacos I’ve ever made.
No seriously.
The tomato soup and broth make them so moist and saucy, and not dry like we would normally eat our taco meat. And between the chili powder, onions, peppers and the extra spice from salsa, they have tons of flavour.
I don’t know if I can ever go back now! Totally Simple to Make, Easy to Love.
Find more quick and flavorful recipes on the Cook with Campbell’s web site!
Classic Weeknight Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 Small onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 can 284 mL Campbell’s® Tomato with Basil & Oregano Soup
- 1/2 cup Campbell’s® Ready to Use Beef Broth
- 8 Small soft tortillas or taco shells
- 1/2 cup Shredded lettuce 1 tbsp per taco
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp per taco
- 1/4 cup Sour cream ½ tbsp per taco
- 1/2 cup Chopped tomato 1 tbsp per taco
- 1/4 cup Chopped green onion ½ tbsp per taco
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Crumble in ground beef; season with chili powder blend. Cook, stirring and breaking up beef, for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Stir in onion and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in soup and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
- Fill tortillas or taco shells with shredded lettuce and some of the beef mixture. Garnish with Cheddar, sour cream, tomatoes and green onion as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Wanda says
I wish the calories and other nutrient information were included on these recipes.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Wanda! The calories and nutritional information varies greatly depending on the type and brand of products used, which is why I don’t nclude calorie information. Here is a really great calculator if you are curious: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Shinee says
You and I are the same, Ashley. I don’t really care if I’m using hard shell or just tortilla, it’s taco! Eat it! Hahaha
Ashley says
Lol. So true!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I would never in a million years think to put tomato soup in my taco meat, but now that I see this recipe, I’m definitely going to have to try it! Looks delicious, Ashley!
Ashley says
Thanks Denise! We loved them!
Zainab says
I am all about quick weeknight dinners. Love love this taco!!
Ashley says
Thanks Zainab — us too!
Ashley says
Thanks Zainab!
Amanda says
Gotta love taco night! These look delicious!
Annie @Maebells says
What a clever idea to add tomato soup! I would have never thought of that! And we love tacos here, but we normally eat them pretty plain too, just meat and cheese!
Ashley says
The best way Annie! Though I did add some lettuce this time and for a veggie hater I didn’t even mind the extra green! Lol
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I love tacos on weeknights! They don’t feel like a boring Wednesday meal but they take so little time to put together 🙂 Yum!
Ashley says
Thanks Medha! Quick and flavorful is where its at these days!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Tacos are such a great weeknight meal! These look so good!
Ashley says
Thanks Jessica!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
We love taco night at our house! These look so delicious! Soft tacos are perfect for my 3 year old too! I can’t wait to make these soon!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly! They were definitely a hit with my girl!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
We love tacos at our house!! and currently, my girls are obsessed with hard taco shells . . but we eat both, tortillas and hard shell tacos. . these look fabulous! Wow! never thought to add Campbell’s® Tomato soup!!! Brilliant!!
Ashley says
Thanks Alice!
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
ThiS sounds so great! I hate when tacos get dry when you make them at home and that won’t happen with this recipe. We never use hard tacos at home either. They just aren’t that good in my opinion. I’m so in the mood for tacos right now.
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda! My taco filling was pretty boring before I tried this recipe — we loved it!
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says
Love how simple this is- looks delicious! I like hard shells, but they sure do make a mess. I definitely think soft shells can still be called a taco 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Sherri! I agree 🙂
Danielle says
We always use soft tacos too when we make tacos for dinner. I love your twist on these tacos, it sounds delicious!
Ashley says
Thanks Danielle! I can’t imagine trying to feed my 2 year old a hard taco, so we’re all about tortillas! Lol
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Taco night is my favorite night! That filling looks amazing. I wish I had these for dinner tonight!
Ashley says
Thanks Ashley! They were so good!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These tacos look delicious, Ashley! The soft-shelled kind are my favorite and I’m loving the seasonings you added in here. What a great idea to add in some soup to the mix! Pinned!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle! It’s a Campbell’s recipe that I decided to try, but I love how simple it is!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
I’ve always called soft tacos fajitas, but I have no idea if that’s correct or not! These look delicious at any rate, and so easy! It would never have occurred to me to put tomato soup into tacos!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey! I never would have thought of it either, but it added such great moisture!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
I’d call these soft tacos, and they look absolutely delicious! I love how quick and easy these are to get on the table, and everyone would love them! 🙂 Pinned.
Ashley says
Thanks Marcie!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Delicious!!!!!! And so simple. Definitely my style!
Ashley says
Thanks Jocelyn! You can’t go wrong with simple this time of year!