Serves: 12 / 1cup servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground beef

3/4 c diced onion

2 pkg. mild taco seasoning mix (1 oz. each)

1 pkg (1oz) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

2 can beef broth (14.5 oz. each)

1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano (14.5 oz.)

1 can (mild) diced tomatoes & green chilies (10 oz.)

1 can light red kidney beans, drained & rinsed (16 oz.)

1 can pinto beans, drained & rinsed (16 oz.)

1 can black beans, drained & rinsed (15 oz.)

1 can (or frozen) whole kernel corn, drained (15.25 oz.)

Optional toppings: lime chips, sour cream, cilantro (chopped), cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

1. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, add the ground beef and onion. Cook ground beef until browned and onion is tender. Drain off excess grease.
2. Add cooked beef back to kettle, then sprinkle taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix over meat. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings into meat.
3. Add beef broth and canned tomatoes.
4. Add remaining ingredients into kettle; stir and simmer soup (uncovered) for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with optional toppings.