taco soup

This soup is so delicious, and a great comfort food. I actually halved the recipe the last time I made it, and it still made enough for us to have for another night. So, if you want a lot to freeze or if you are making it for a bigger crowd, go ahead and make the whole thing. Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you... it's very easy.

ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 cans pinto beans

1 can light red kidney beans

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 can whole kernel corn (drained)

1 can mexican-style stewed tomatoes (regular works fine, too.)

1 can rotel

2 cans diced green chiles

1 package taco seasoning

1 package ranch salad dressing mix

optional garnishes: tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese

directions:

1. brown beef and onion in a large skillet; drain.

2. transfer beef to large pot

3. add all beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix.

4. simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour. (i actually put mine in the crock-pot on low for about 4 hours, and it turned out perfect.)