Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
2 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies or 1 can Ro-Tel
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can lima beans, rinsed and drained or 1 can whole kernel corn
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 1/2 c. water
1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
1 can hominy, drained
3 (14 1/2 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven or kettle, brown beef and onion. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
May be put in crock-pot.
Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Yields 10 servings.