Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Taco Soup

Ingredients:
*1 to 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
*1 yellow onion, chopped
*1 packet taco seasoning
*1 packet dry Ranch dressing seasoning
*1 can whole kernel corn
*1 can golden hominy
*1 can pinto beans
*1 can kidney beans
*1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
*1 can diced tomatoes Mexican style
*1 can water
*tortilla chips
*shredded 2% cheddar cheese
*avocados, chopped

Directions:
Brown ground beef with onion.  Drain.  Place in a large stock pot.  Pour taco seasoning and Ranch seasoning on top of the meat.  Stir well.

Add corn, hominy, pinto beans, kidney beans, Rotel, and diced tomatoes.  Do not drain any of the cans.  Add all the liquid from all the cans.  Stir well.  Stir in the can of water.

Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours.  Stir occasionally.

To serve, place tortilla chips in the bottom of a bowl.  You can crush them up if you like.
Top with the soup.
Top with cheese and then avocado.