Beef Taco Soup***

By ninebirch

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomato
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Suggested toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions or chopped fresh ciloantro, tortilla chips.

Preparation

Step 1

Cook ground beef and onion in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until ground beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes, drain off drippings.

Stir in undrained tomatoes, undrained beans and undrained corn. Add tomato sauce, water, seasoning mix, salt & black pepper and stir.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls. Serve with the toppings of your choice.