#1698 - Taco Soup

1lb. ground chuck
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 chopped onion
3 - 16oz. cans chili beans (do not drain)
1 - 16oz. can chopped tomatoes (do not drain)
1 - 16oz. can whole kernel corn (do not drain)
1 - 8oz. can Hunt's tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning mix (2 envelopes if you like it spicy)
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
crushed tortilla chips (optional)

In a skillet add ground chuck, salt, pepper and chopped onion--cook and stir until beef is browned, then drain. In a Dutch oven add meat mixture, chili beans, tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, and water--stir. Turn heat to medium--stir and bring to a boil, then turn heat to simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until all ingredients are hot. Serve in bowls and top each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese. Optional--crush some tortilla chips and add to the top of each soup bowl with the cheese.