Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 (4 oz. each) cans chopped green chilies
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 (15 or 16 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 1/2 c. water
1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
3 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans stewed tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven or kettle, brown beef and onion.
Drain any fat.
Add all remaining ingredients except cheese.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Pour into bowls and top with shredded cheese.
Yields 10 servings.