Taco Soup

This is my twist on the traditional taco soup. It's a fabulous meal because it's so easy. Also note that it utilizes all of your food storage (you can omit the hamburger and add another can of beans-- protein a plenty). My friend adds a packet of dry ranch dressing mix, never tried it but you can't go wrong with ranch dressing.

Taco Soup

1/2-1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cans kidney beans (or 1 can kidney, 1 can black beans), undrained
2 cans corn undrained
2 cans tomato sauce
1 large can stewed tomatoes (I use tomatoes I bottled a few summers back)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1-2 t. chili powder
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 lime
1 T brown sugar (to cut acidity)

Brown ground beef, add onions and garlic, then add kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, lime (juiced), brown sugar and chili powder. Stir well. Simmer until heated through. Serve topped with garnishes of your choice. (I like cilantro, guacomole, and fritos. Patrick likes sour cream and cheese.)