The Crock Pot Chronicles Part 2: Taco soup

This dish is easy to prepare and you cook it on low all day long.  Its a tasty, tummy warming meal.  My family all love it, and I have served it to dinner guests, who also raved.  I hope you enjoy it!

Taco Soup

• 1 lb. lean hamburger meat ( or ground turkey)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3 16 oz cans chili or pinto beans (not drained)
• 1 can of whole kernel corn (not drained)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 can peppers (optional)
• 1 8 oz. Can tomato sauce
• 1 package Taco seasoning
• 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (do not mix the dressing use it dry)
• 1 ½ cups water

Fry the hamburger and onion, drain off the excess grease. Combine all other ingredients, and add water to desired consistency, about 1 1/2 cups and simmer on low. This recipe will freeze for three months.