Easy Taco Chili Soup/stew

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili hot beans
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (regular flavor)

Recipe

• 1 brown meat and onions, drain. mix in hidden valley ranch & taco seasoning mix. then, without draining the cans, add all of the additional ingredients. simmer for at least 1 hour (better if you have 2!) or place in slow cooker for the better part of the day. the longer it cooks, the better it is!
• 2 don't forget - it freezes well so make a double batch!
• 3 serve with baked tostitos chips, over rice or alone! top with your favorite grated cheese or sour cream. yum!