Quick and Easy Taco Soup

January is always a time of year that I get distracted by home projects.  What is it about starting a new year that puts a fire under me to get things done... Do you do this?  Well, unfortunately many times I get into project mode and dinner seems to be the first thing I forget to think about...Well, that is why this is the perfect recipe for my January or any busy time of year.  Taco Soup... I love this soup! It's so easy, makes plenty in a pinch or throw it all in the crock pot and let it simmer all day long. So here's how it goes.

Taco Soup

You will need:

2 lbs. lean ground beef

1 small onion chopped

2 cans pinto beans

2 cans diced tomato

2 cans tomato with green chili (Rotel)

1 can yellow hominy, drained

1 pkg. dry ranch dip mix

1 pkg. dry taco seasoning

Directions:

1. In a skillet brown hamburger meat along with onions, until no longer pink. Drain.
2. In a 5 qt. pot. Combine all ingredients, bring to a simmer.
3. Simmer for 30-45 minutes. 
4. Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and fresh avocados
   Also great with cornbread!

* Slow Cook Instructions. Omit step 2,3, Instead place all ingredients in slow cooker on low 4-8 hours.