This is one of the easiest, quickest recipes I like to use; specially on those days when I don't have a whole lot of time to prep and stand in front of a stove before getting dinner on the table. But it's just as well one of the most delicious hearty meals I've served my family. I borrowed the recipe from my niece and have made a few changes along the way. As with any recipe, this is only the base from which you can experiment and make your own.
Get all your ingredients together on the counter, this recipe is so quick to put together, it's best to have everything ready to go in the pot. Then all you do is let it simmer on it's own. It would be a great Crock-Pot meal... just brown the ground beef in advance and cook on low heat throughout the day.
First brown 1 lb of ground beef. The leaner beef is better, makes for less fat to have to get rid of before adding the other ingredients. I try to use at least 15% or less. Ground sirloin would be the best, but not the cheapest.
Once the beef has been browned, you add the following ingredients: 32 oz can of Pinto Beans, 16 oz can of each; Great Northern and Kidney Beans.
add two 8 oz cans of Tomato Sauce. Fill each empty can with water and add to the soup; add more water if you would like your soup a little more runny.. I usually make mine chunky.
Now this is what will add all the flavor.. I usually use two of these packets to make the soup very flavorful. I also add some garlic, and onion powder; to taste, as well as the salt. I recommend that you always taste a little before finishing the meal, at that time you can add more seasonings if needed.
I serve the taco soup plain and let my family add their favorite toppings... such as shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa, Black Olives, Avocado.. etc. and never leaving out some delicious chips to scoop up the chunky goodness. Enjoy!!!
GREAT WINTER DISH....
