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I love easy meal ideas and can’t say it often, simple can be cheap, healthy and delicious and still take only a few minutes to make. I took the kids to soccer practice the other night and couldn’t figure out what to cook for dinner.
I knew we would get home super late and I saw the only option running through a Drive thru for dinner. Luckily for me, our Walmart isn’t far from the Soccer fields and while the older boys coached soccer I took the princess and ran to Walmart to see what I could find that would fit my budget, my time schedule and our taste buds.
Walking through the aisles, I came across a box of Kraft Recipe Makers; I had seen these before and kind of eyed them few weeks back; but had not had a chance to try them yet. A quick glance at my phone to see what recipes they had and I was sold. My Walmart had 6 flavors of the 9 available; I picked the Tex Mex Chicken Fajita flavor. My family loves Tex Mex so this seemed like the perfect option, especially since I could switch the chicken out for beef. My teen is allergic to chicken, so we would give beef a try and see how it would work.
I quickly grabbed a box and decided Taco salad would be quick and simple and something everyone could eat. Yup… there you have it, I decided on dinner in 5 minutes while walking through Walmart. I quickly grabbed the items that I didn’t had at home and ran home to start our dinner before the boys had to be picked up at Soccer.
Countdown started, I had 30 minutes to get home, get dinner ready and pick up the boys. So check out how simple it was to create a delicious dinner with #kraftrecipemakers; I will be using more of the flavors from now on for a quick dinner.
This is what you need for a simple Taco Salad
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1 Box Recipe Makers Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita
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1 pack of Taco Shells – bake in oven for shells
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1 pound ground beef
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1 can black beans
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1 can corn
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cheese
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lettuce
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cilantro
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Avocado
This is how to make your simple Taco Salad
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brown your meat
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add 1/2 bottle of the cooking sauce from your Kraft Recipe Maker package
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once meat is all cooked, add black beans and corn and the remaining cooking sauce, mix well and let simmer for about 5minutes
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add a few drops of the salsa pack from your Kraft Recipe Maker kit and stir; set aside
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cut all the veggies and assemble your Taco Salad
Voila… There you have it, dinner on the table in under 30 minutes and it’ was delicious and healthy, my entire family loved it. The Kraft Recipe Maker kit had the perfect balance of spice and flavor and I didn’t have to worry about adding too much or too little flavor, it was just perfect. The fresh veggies just gave it an overall fresh taste. I can honestly say I was pleased with my quick dinner decision and will grab a few boxes to keep on hand. The next quick dinner night will come around soon enough and this time, I will be prepared and ready to cook dinner to fill up all those empty tummies.
So, have you checked out the new Kraft Recipe Makers? Which one did you like best and did you experiment with any recipes? Would LOVE to hear about it, you can always share with us on Facebook as well.
For more information about the Kraft Recipe Makers, be sure to visit the website with many amazing recipes and follow on Facebook.
Barb W. says
Love meals that have simple prep! This looks yummy! Going to have to make it soon, know my family will certainly love it.
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Dawn Lopez says
Oh yummy! That looks like a fantastic and quick meal! Thanks for the recipe idea.. will need to try this asap. I love those Kraft Recipe Makers, so convenient and yummy!
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Cynthia L says
I love taco salads and could eat them every week! I have never tried the Kraft product, but willhave to give it a try!
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Daisy says
This looks delicious! I’m trying to eat one salad a day, so this sounds like a great way to add variation to my salad routines.
Giveaways 4 Mom says
This looks delicious. Tacos is one of my easy go to meals too.
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Crystal C says
I love the Kraft Recipe Makers the sauce is loaded with flavor. This looks good!
Matthew's Mom says
I love this fun idea and that it is quick and easy to make. My entire family will love this.
Jennifer says
This is awesome! I am in need of new dinner ideas and must try this one!!
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Jen V says
Yummy! I have not seen Kraft Recipe Makers in the stores but I will have to keep an eye open for them. These would be great to have on hand for quick dinners when my kids are all running off to their various activities. Did you use a mold to make your taco bowls?
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Raquel says
I have seen these and have wanted to try them. I love simple recipes that do not take long to prepare but are still tasty! Looks really good!
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Pam says
Melanie you always have the best looking dishes. I love how simple this is. Yum.
Melanie Roberts says
Awww thanks Ms. Pam.. aren’t you sweet .. made me blush 🙂
Grace Hodgin says
I know I will love trying this recipe! Love the photos although you have just made me very hungry.
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Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
What a delicious recipe! Wish I had one of these right now!
Malia says
That looks really good. Great meal idea!
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Tracy says
I’ve seen these at the store but wasn’t sure about them. I think I’m going to try it now after reading your review. Thanks!
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Nichol says
I have not heard of these yet. Taco salads are definitely a meal I prepare often as they are quick, the entire family likes them and everyone can choose what they want without any fuss!
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Beeb says
Oh yum! I love taco salad and I love EASY!
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Janeane Davis says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am a work at home mom with a husband and four children. With all the activities I need to do and keep up with, it is very nice to have good meal ideas that can be prepared quickly and easily.
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Stefani says
That looks really good and easy to make. I think it would be perfect for dinner for me and the hubby.
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Carlee C says
Oh wow! I would love to make that at home versus having to go out to get it. Looks delicious.
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Janel C says
I love the recipe makers!! That taco salad looks awesome and easy!!
Jennifer B says
YUM! This looks delish and so easy too! Thanks for the great dinner ideas!
Shannah says
I just picked up some of the recipe makers this week and I am excited to try them. The taco salad sounds great.
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Melanie Roberts says
Let me know how you like the Recipe Makers.. I’m really impressed with the flavor and how good it was….
Marina says
I’ve never tried thee Recipe Maker but that taco salad sure does look good!!!
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Melanie Roberts says
You are SOOO missing it, give it a try, I’m glad I did and we can’t get enough of them now
Mary says
This looks so good and so easy. The perfect combination for when I am running late. And note to self – I cannot read your blog when it is dinner time!!! Now I have to go find a Kraft kit.
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Melanie Roberts says
hahaha.. glad we make you hungry :-).. keep on Running ~ my Teen is a runner and LOVES it…
Milena says
I have been curious about the Recipe Maker, so good to read about it being used in a recipe! I’ll have to pick it up the next time I’m at the store. Tanks for the tip!
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Melanie Roberts says
Glad I could help.. I past them by a few times over the last few weeks, too. Wondering how they are and now I wish I would have used them sooner, really great; fresh tasting and delicious..
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says
I was just looking at Recipe Makers at Target. I didn’t get any but looks like I need to!!
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Amy Desrosiers says
This looks so good, and easy to make! I am starving now! Thanks for a yummy recipe!
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Jenny says
wee it looks so good and i’ve had something like this before at a restaurant. 🙂 gonna have to make me one sometime~
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Ashley - Embracing Beauty says
Oooh, that looks so yummy!!
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Danielle says
Oooh taco salad, what a great idea for a quick and easy meal! I’ve been doing a lot of wraps lately, but it’s just as easy to make a quick taco salad. Thanks for the idea!
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Melanie Roberts says
Glad I could give you an idea.. and I have been making a lot of wraps, too and that’s what made me go to the salad, I wanted something different… still it’s pretty much the same, BUT different..hahah
brett says
YUM! i love tortilla bowls. i think i’m going to make this soon 🙂
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Liz says
I know I’m going to end up buying like five flavors and one of them will for sure be this. Looks outstanding!
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Almost Supermom says
I love easy recipes that can feed a lot of people! Thanks for sharing your very yummy looking recipe 🙂
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Melanie Roberts says
Oh yes… this could really feed an army :-)… we had lots of leftovers …. 🙂 and lots of full tummies
stephanie says
looks yummy i love taco salad
Anu says
Deciding on a meal is a bigger task than actually preparing it. This Kraft kit solves both your worries, thats great.
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Carmen's Coupon Blog says
Your blog is becoming very dangerous to me and its my go to guide now when I want something delicious and fast to make with minimum prep.. This Taco Salad looks so amazing.. This is what I am having for dinner this weekend.. I love salads and I love Mexican food so its a perfect combo.. can’t wait to try it..
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Melanie Roberts says
hahahah Ms. Carmen.. that’s my plan.. to lure you in :-)..lol.. soo glad you like to come and check out our recipes…
Motherhood on the Rocks says
That looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it!
Tonia says
Looks great! Thanks for sharing your creative way to use Kraft Recipe Makers! #client
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