Name: Hearty Taco Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef -; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans -; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans -; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans -; 1 can (14 ounces) hominy -; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained -; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce -; 1 small onion, chopped -; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix -; 1 envelope taco seasoning -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles -; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained -; Optional toppings: corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese -

Ingredients for - Hearty Taco Chili

1. 2 pounds ground beef

2. 1 can (15 ounces) black beans

3. 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans

4. 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans

5. 1 can (14 ounces) hominy

6. 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

7. 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

8. 1 small onion, chopped

9. 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

10. 1 envelope taco seasoning

11. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

12. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

13. 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained

14. Optional toppings: corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese

How to cook deliciously - Hearty Taco Chili

1 . Stage

In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker.

2 . Stage

Rinse and drain beans and hominy. Add to beef, along with canned tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, onion, the dressing and seasoning mixes and pepper. Puree green chilies and remaining diced tomatoes in a covered blender until smooth; stir into beef mixture.

3 . Stage

Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired.