Dr. Pepper Taco Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/4-1/2 a onion, diced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can ranch style beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 ounces taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 ounces ranch dressing mix, like hidden valley
• cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 6 ounces dr. pepper cola (i think we even used beer once) or 6 ounces regular cola (i think we even used beer once)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• grated cheddar cheese
• corn chips
• sour cream (optional)

Recipe

• 1 brown meat and onions in large stock pot, drain grease.
• 2 on low-med. heat begin adding the rest of the ingredients besides the cheese and corn chips.
• 3 simmer 20-30 minutes (lid on) letting the flavors blend.
• 4 serve with cheese, chips, or a dollop of sourcream. yummy!
• 5 * this is so awesome the next day so make sure to keep the leftovers. it thickens a little overnight which makes a fantastic impromptu dip.