[mpfand]

I'm trying a new recipe in my crockpot tonight called Taco Soup. I hope it tastes as good as it smells! I got the recipe from a blog I read. There are lots of other crockpot recipes here, too, if anyone is needing some new ideas.

http://www.kellyskor...9&by-date=false


Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 14.5 oz can whole kernel corn
2 16 oz cans of ranch style beans (I only used one can because I'm not a bean lover & it was fine)
* Maybe not everywhere but I know here - you find cans at the grocery store of ranch style beans. If you don't have those - substitute pinto or black or whatever you like.
3 cans of diced tomatos (maybe substitute 1 can rotel if you like spicy) (I got the garlic/onion kind and I think it gave it great flavor)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg Hidden Valley dressing mix

Brown and drain meat. Saute onions for a few minutes. Combine all ingredients the crockpot. Add chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with shredded cheese and fritos. And sour cream.

[debra99]

Yum! What did you think? (And thanks for the link!)

[mpfand]

debra99, on 23 October 2012 - 01:38 AM, said:

Yum! What did you think? (And thanks for the link!)

It was a winner with everyone! Even picky DS who grumbled about the onions had seconds. I did use a can of Rotel and I also added some salsa (maybe 1/2 a cup) and used one can of black beans and one can of kidney beans. Next time I'll probably omit the chili powder altogether and use a bit more salsa for more of a "taco" flavor. None of us used sour cream, but we all topped it with a spoonful of shredded cheese!

[sweet&spiceygrl]

Mpfand - TY for sharing this recipe - it sounds delicious! Can't say I've ever seen ranch style beans (what makes em 'ranch' ?) in my grocery store, so I'll just use another bean.

[mpfand]

sweet, we have Ranch style beans in the grocery stores here, but I don't normally keep them on hand. I have no idea what the difference is in them. They look and taste similar to a pinto bean and they're about the size of a kidney bean. I think about any kind of bean would work well in this recipe.

[MaggieMae]

Thanks for posting this recipe, Mpfand! I've always wanted to make a Taco Soup...was wondering what size cans do you use for the diced tomatoes?

[mpfand]

MaggieMae, on 24 October 2012 - 11:17 AM, said:

Thanks for posting this recipe, Mpfand! I've always wanted to make a Taco Soup...was wondering what size cans do you use for the diced tomatoes?

I used a 32 oz can of crushed tomatoes and one small can of Rotel. I only used one lb. of ground beef, though. The recipe calls for 2 lbs. but I didn't want to make a huge amount the first time in case we didn't like it. Next time, I'll use 2 lbs. of ground beef and 2 cans of crushed tomatoes. I use crushed tomatoes in place of diced all the time because my kids have issues with lots of "chunks".

[MaggieMae]

Thanks Mpfand!!!

[mpfand]

MaggieMae, on 24 October 2012 - 09:50 PM, said:

Thanks Mpfand!!!