Our Favorite Taco Soup

If you live in Oklahoma I hope you are enjoying the weather as much as we are. If I could freeze time I would let it be either Fall or Spring all the time. No more super hot temps where you can not leave your house because you melt. No more ice and snow making you freeze when you step out the door. Hmmmm here is what I just realized.... the whole reason I like Fall and Spring is for the ability to leave the house when I want and not be miserable doing it. LOL!
  Truth is I REALLY love these seasons for the memories they bring....Comfort food and hot cocoa snuggled up with my family watching a movie, putting a puzzle together or playing a game. Being able to go on walks with my family or having unplanned picnics. I am SO cheesy... I know.

Another reason we love colder weather... the FOOD! You can let things simmer on the stove and not heat up the bought cold air. It isn't all grilling or sandwich nights. It's comforting stews and soups, baked breads and desserts ... all the foods we love to make and eat. Yay for colder weather!!!

Tonight we are enjoying time in our soft fleece pants, warm slippers and a beautifully chilly 59 degrees outside. When asked what everyone wanted for dinner I was not surprised when everyone said ...Taco Soup!!!! So today I get to share with you Our Favorite ......

Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 Tbl taco seasoning
• 1 cup onion mix ( onion , bell peppers diced)
• 2 15 oz cans ranch beans
• 1 15 oz can corn
• 1 can rotel ,if you want some heat
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 4 cups water

Instructions

• Brown hamburger in a large pan.
• Drain off fat from ground beef.
• Add in onion mix and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients to a stew pot and stir until combined.
•  Let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can add a little water if it starts getting too thick.
• Top with your favorite sour cream and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!