Dr. Pepper Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 - 1/2 a white onion, diced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can ranch style beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 ounces taco seasoning
1 1/2 ounces ranch dressing mix, like hidden valley
cayenne pepper (to taste)
6 ounces Dr. Pepper cola (I think we even used beer once) or 6 ounces regular cola (I think we even used beer once)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
grated cheddar cheese
corn chips
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat and onions in large stock pot, drain grease.
On low-med. heat begin adding the rest of the ingredients besides the cheese and corn chips.
Simmer 20-30 minutes (lid on) letting the flavors blend.
Serve with cheese, chips, or a dollop of sourcream. YUMMY!
* This is SO awesome the next day so make sure to keep the leftovers. It thickens a little overnight which makes a fantastic impromptu dip.