Taco Soup
Okay, let me preface this - this is not a gourmet recipe, certainly not a foodie one - in fact, half of it involves opening cans (and if they freak you out a bit Eden Organics cans are BPA free) - but it is delicious, easy, foolproof and hearty...my mother gave it to me many years ago and it is without fail the one recipe people always ask me for...totally easy to customize and if you think ahead can be thrown in the crockpot in the morning or during naptime...easy to freeze half or generously offer it to your neighbors with a new baby...
1 lb ground meat - I like turkey but beef and chicken work equally well (easily left out for veggie option)
1 chopped onion
Brown ground meat with onion, drain and pour into crockpot or large sauce pan
Add (undrained):
1 can hominy
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilis
2 cans stewed tomatoes (I like to sub chopped, fresh)
1 can corn (fresh here too)
1 can pinto beans (with jalapenos or I add one small fresh)
1 can black beans
Mix in:
1 pkg taco seasoning & 1/2 pkg guacamole spice mix (I use organic, msg free versions by Simply Organic )
or your own special spice mix - garlic, cumin, chili powder, etc
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour (or crockpot on low for 3-4 hours)
Garnish with all or any of the following: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, lime wedges, sour cream
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Truly love these types of "non-foodie" recipes- because they are simple, inexpensive, usually resourceful (can be easily adapted/created with what you already have), and especially because they are *nostalgic... reminding me of my mom's simple/quick cooking, and my grandmother's amazing, but not ritzy/showy meals.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the rest, and I'll link this and the others to my post tomorrow!
Not to mention- I can't wait to try this... If it wasn't "my" day to post a recipe tomorrow, this would be on tonight's menu for sure:).
Loos so good! It is raining in my neck of the woods today and I was thinking about soup! I had to link you up with my monday meal planning post because I am making this TONIGHT! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great Michelle! I will join in if it's not too late!!!
ReplyDeleteI need some new Fall recipes too and a kick in the a** to step it up a notch in the kitchen. :)
This looks great. I am new to your blog (found it over at Stephanie's) and I really look forward to seeing more recipes from the exchange. Please count me in next time :)
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D lish!!! I can not wait to try!! yum!
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ReplyDeleteMichelle! If you are into hominy, you MUST make this. I clipped it from Gourmet a million years ago and I always double it (keep in mind I am usually just cooking for 2). It's THAT good!
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