Kim: This is a wonderfully simple dish that can be served in a variety of ways. It makes a great meal on a cool day and is easily served in 20 minutes, or even less if reheated in a microwave!
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| Servings |
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| Ingredients | ||||||
| Ground beef |
1 lb. |
2 lbs. |
3 lbs. |
4 lbs. |
5 lbs. |
6 lbs. |
| Chopped onion |
1/2 C. |
1 C. |
1-1/2 C. |
2 C. |
2-1/2 C. |
3 C. |
| Diced tomatoes |
15 oz. |
30 oz. |
45 oz. |
60 oz. |
75 oz. |
90 oz. |
| Ro-Tel tomatoes* |
12 oz. |
24 oz. |
36 oz. |
48 oz. |
60 oz. |
72 oz. |
| Taco seasoning envelope |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Ranch dressing mix envelope |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Water |
1 C. |
2 C. |
3 C. |
4 C. |
5 C. |
6 C. |
| Pinto beans |
15 oz. |
30 oz. |
45 oz. |
60 oz. |
75 oz. |
90 oz. |
| Kidney beans |
15 oz. |
30 oz. |
45 oz. |
60 oz. |
75 oz. |
90 oz. |
| Hominy** |
15 oz. |
30 oz. |
45 oz. |
60 oz. |
75 oz. |
90 oz. |
Assembly Directions:
Brown the ground beef in a skillet with the onion. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, Ro-Tel tomatoes, Taco seasoning, Ranch dressing, water, pinto beans, kidney beans and hominy. Do not drain any of the canned items before adding them. When the beef is cooked, drain it and add it to the soup mixture. Stir to mix well.
Freezing Directions:
Put soup into freezer bag(s). Seal, label and freeze.
Serving Directions:
Thaw. Place soup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Comments:
*= Ro-Tel is a brand of canned tomatoes with chopped jalapeno peppers added.
**= Hominy is found in the canned veggie aisle, and is a type of white corn.
This is a wonderfully simple dish that can be served in a variety of ways. Serve with sour cream and/or shredded cheddar cheese on top of each bowl. Serve with Fritos or crackers on the side. It also tastes great with cornbread and a green salad. It makes a great meal on a cool day and is easily served in 20 minutes, or even less if reheated in a microwave!
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving: 252 Calories; 7g Fat (25.7% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 26mg Cholesterol; 744mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.