Trace's Taco Soup

• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can hominy, undrained
• 1 (4 ounce) candiced chili peppers
• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
• monterey jack cheese, shredded, Tortilla Chips
• tortilla chips

1. Brown meat w/ onion and garlic.
2. Begin adding ingredients one at a time alternating dry ingredients with canned ingredients, stirring after each addition.
3. Cover; simmer 1 hour stirring occasionally.
4. Serve in bowls.
5. Top with cheese and crushed tortilla chips if desired.

extra lean ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning mix, black beans, whole kernel corn, hominy, chili peppers, tomatoes, cheese, tortilla chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/traces-taco-soup-312124 (may not work)