12.03.08 Taco Soup

This recipe is from my mom - it makes a large pot, so we froze some for another night.

1 pound Laura's Lean ground beef

1 onion chopped (more or less)

1 bell pepper chopped (more or less)

1 clove garlic pressed or minced

1 pkg ranch dressing mix

1 pkg taco seasoning mix

1 can corn undrained

1 can black beans drained and rinsed

1 can red beans drained

1 can diced green chiles

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes

spicy V8 (you could also use tomato sauce or paste)

Sour cream and grated cheese for topping

Brown ground meat. Add onion and pepper, and saute until tender. Add remaining ingredients and enough V8 to your desired consistency.