Sarah'S Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
2 cups diced onions
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (4 1/4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1/2 cup green olives, sliced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
corn tortilla chips (optional)
jalapeno pepper, sliced, garnish (optional)

Preparation

Brown grown beef and onions in a large skillet.
Drain, and transfer to a large pot.
Add beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, olives, taco seasoning and ranch mix.
Cook together, over low heat, covered for one hour.
Stock pot directions: Brown beef and onions. Combine all ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.