Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 can pinto beans
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can kidney beans
1 14 1/2 oz. can hominy or corn
3 14 1/2 oz. cans stewed tomatoes
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 c. water
shredded cheese, optional
tortilla chips, optional

Preparation

In large Dutch oven, brown meat and onion.
Add all remaining ingredients, except for the last two.
Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve with chips. Freezes well.