Taco Soup

 2 lbs ground beef

1 onion, chopped

Taco seasoning

2 cans kidney beans

2 cans chili beans

(Variation – add black beans and eliminate 1-2 cans of the other beans)

1 can corn, drained

1-2 cans tomatoes

3-4 small cans tomato sauce

1 can chopped/sliced olives

1 can mushrooms, optional

Brown beef and onion together, drain.  Add taco seasoning and tomato sauce.  Add beans (no need to drain them), corn, tomatoes, olives and mushrooms. Let simmer until ready to serve.  Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.

*notes: the tomato sauce tends to thin out the flavor of the taco seasoning, so you may need to add salt and pepper to taste, depending on how much flavor you like.  You can also add a dollop of sour cream to the top of your bowl to make it creamier or as a garnish.