Taco Soup

Yesterday at about 11:30 I got an insane craving for taco soup (no, mom, I'm not pregnant). But I realized how much I love this and thought it would be a good easy recipe to share.

I originally got this recipe from my friend and ex co-worker Mel. I made this a ton while I lived in Scotland and had to modify because a lot of the ingredients weren’t the same. So this is my modified version.

1 lb ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 16 oz can pinto beans
1 16 oz can black bean
1 16 oz can corn
1 jar of tomato sauce
1 16 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 pkt of taco seasoning (I use reduced sodium to make it a bit healthier)
1 pkt of ranch dressing seasoning (not buttermilk!)
1 (small) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional

Instructions:
Brown ground beef and onion. Cook thoroughly. Add beef and onion mixture to a large pot, then add all of the cans and seasonings and stir. I have seen some recipes that call for the cans drained, however I prefer them un-drained. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Garnish:
Sour cream
Cheese
Tortilla Chips