Taco Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 (10.75 oz.) can tomato puree

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

1 cup water

1 cup beef broth

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 can mild green chiles

1 package taco seasoning mix

salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a medium stock pot brown beef and onion, drain grease if needed.  Season.

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, beef broth, beans, corn and taco seasoning. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.  Add chiles cook until heated thru.

Top with cheese, corn chips, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, olives and lime juice.

Cowboy Salsa.....

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Lots of cute and creative stuff.
I just had to try their recipe for Cowboy Salsa!
I would say it was a HUGE hit since it is almost gone two days later!