Monday, January 7, 2013

Taco Soup- Becky Rubio's Home Ec Teacher's recipe

This recipe came from a cook book owned by Becky Rubio that was put together by her Home Economics teacher. After shopping and and cooking this soup, I was very glad that I visited the Rubio house that night!

2 lbs  ground beef (I used ground turkey)
1 cup chopped onion (I used 1 small onion)
3/4 chopped green pepper
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can of black beans, drained
2 (15 oz) cans of whole kernel corn
1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg. Taco seasoning mix (I used reduced sodium)
1 (15 oz) can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained (I used dark red beans)
1 can water, or more if needed for consistancy
Corn or Tortilla chips
Cheddar cheese, shredded

In a large sauce pot, crumble and brown meat, stirring often. Drain and set aside. Int the drippings, saute onion and green pepper. Drain and remove at from pot. *In an empty pot, place meat, onion and green pepper and remaining ingredients except chips and cheese. Heat on medium heat until very warm. To serve, place chips in bottom of bowl and top with soup. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Another option: put all ingredients in a Crop Pot and heat until hot enough to serve.

Yields 10-12 servings.

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