Taco Soup

• 1 lb. ground beef (can substitute ground turkey)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 to 2 pkg. taco seasoning (depending on desired spiciness)
• 1 (1 oz.) pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 c. picante sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 2 (17 oz.) cans whole kernel corn (undrained)
• 2 (15 to 16 oz.) cans pinto beans
• 2 c. water
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• tortilla chips and grated cheese (to garnish)

1. Brown beef, onion and bell pepper in a large pot.
2. Cut up tomatoes; add to the pot with their juice.
3. Add taco seasoning, dressing mix, picante sauce, tomato paste, corn, beans, water, salt and pepper.
4. Simmer for 1 hour.
5. Serve in bowls; sprinkle each serving with tortilla chips.
6. Cover with cheese.
7. Makes a large pot, about 12 servings.

ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, taco, picante sauce, tomato paste, whole kernel corn, pinto beans, water, salt, tortilla chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=384715 (may not work)