Taco Thursday: Taco Soup

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs ground beef

2 onions, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

4 cups water

2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can rotel

1 can corn, drained

2 tbsp ranch dressing

1 can pinto beans, drained

1 can pinto beans with jalapenos, drained

6 tbsp sour cream

6 tbsp cheddar cheese

1 bag family sized tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Sauté ground beef, onions, and green bell pepper over medium-high heat until cooked through.
2. Combine meat mixture with water and next 7 ingredients (through pinto beans with jalapenos) in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil; then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour.
3. Serve in a bowl with 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 827; Fat 43g (sat 15.5g, mono 15.1g, poly 3.9g); Protein 46.6g; Carb 65.9g; Fiber 8.8g; Chol 134.6mg; Iron 6.8mg; Sodium 1,917mg; Calc 384.8mg.