Taco Soup

Taco Soup II

Rated: Submitted By: Julie Photo By: Melissajean Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6

"This is a really good and easy recipe. Top with shredded cheese, and serve with chips."

Ingredients:

2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco

seasoning mix 1 1/2 cups water 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix 1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

1.	In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef and chopped onion over medium heat. Drain off any fat.
2.	Add chilies, salt and pepper, beans, water, seasoning mixes, hominy, and stewed tomatoes to the beef and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
3.	Top with shredded cheese, and serve with chips.