Taco Soup!

Taco Soup!

1 lb. ground beef, turkey or 1 pkg. Veggie Crumbles
1 pkg. of ranch dressing mix (or 2 tbsp. and 2 tsp. of homemade)
1 pkg. of taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp. and 2 tsp. of homemade)
2 cans of chili beans, undrained
1 can of corn, undrained
1 can of Rotel, undrained
1 can of tomato sauce (if you like it thinner, use two cans)

Brown the meat of your choice with onions in a big saucepan,  then add the two seasoning packages. Then, pour all of the beans, corn, and Rotel cans into the pot. You want to use the juice too. Let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Then, it's ready to eat. Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream.



Recipe for homemade Ranch Mix: 

1/2 cup dry buttermilk (can use regular powdered milk, but I'm not sure how that would affect taste/texture)
1 T. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. instant minced onions
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt (I didn't add it)
1/4 tsp. pepper 

**I just keep this in the fridge in a sealed container and it's perfect! 2 tbsp + 2 tsp = 1 packet
Mix with sour cream for dip, or mayo for dressing. 


Recipe for homemade Taco Seasoning: 

6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients in air-tight container. 2 tbsp + 2 tsp = 1 packet of taco seasoning. 
For taco meat, mix spices into cooked meat with 1/2 cup water.