Mary Bess' Taco Soup - KOAM TV 7

Mary Bess' Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1 oz) package ranch dressing mix (Original or Fiesta flavor)
• 1/2 c salsa
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 2 (17 oz) cans whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 (15 to 16 oz) can pinto beans
• 2 cups water
• salt & pepper to taste
• tortilla chips
• grated cheese

Directions

• Brown beef, onion and bell pepper in a large pot; drain.
• Cut up tomatoes and add to the pot with their juice.
• Add taco seasoning, dressing mix, salsa, tomato paste, corn, beans, water, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 1 hour.
• Adjust seasonings.
• Sprinkle each bowl with tortilla chips and cheese.

Makes 12 servings.