food

One thing about real life is that people have to eat. Yes, it’s true—my family “expects” food in the fridge and dinner on the table. Can you believe that?!

One thing I’m always on the hunt for is easy and yummy meals that don’t take a lot of time. (Which means more time to write or spend with my family!) One of my former editors gave me this recipe and I’ve used it LOTS over the last ten years. It’s so easy and so good!

TACO SOUP
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can pinto (or kidney) beans
2 cans chili beans
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can white corn
2 cans Mexi-corn
1 can stewed tomatoes – Mexican style
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. original Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing

PREPARATION:
Brown ground beef and onions in a large pan, drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients (do not drain any of the cans) and simmer for an hour or so. (Or put it in the crockpot.) When ready, serve in big soup bowls with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream.

(Note this recipe can have substitutes too. For example, my family doesn’t like onions, so I usually don’t use them. You can add whatever beans you like. I just use what’s in my cupboard. It’s the same with the corn and tomatoes. Sometimes if I don’t have Rotel, I’ll just throw in a can of green chilis for flavor. Some people serve it with cornbread instead of tortilla chips. You really can’t mess it up!)

Okay, now your turn. Do you have an easy and yummy recipe to share?