Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

2 pounds ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans mild chili beans
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.  Drain the grease.  Add to a 4 quart slow cooker.  

Add the remaining ingredients.  Add 1 cup of water.  Mix well.  

Cover with a lid.  Cook on low 4 to 6 hours.

On Wednesday nights, I experiment, I mean I cook, for the youth group at our church.  Last week one of the kids asked me to make Taco Soup, so that is what I did.  The kids all loved the soup, and said I am going to have a hard time topping the meal next week.

This soup is mild enough for your whole family to enjoy.  The corn gives the soup the flavor of a corn tortilla.  But to make it even more like a taco, I cut corn tortillas into strips.  You can skip this step and just leave the  corn tortilla strips off, or use store bought tortilla chips instead.

I fried the corn tortilla strips in a small amount of oil until they were golden brown.

 I drained the tortilla chips on paper towel.  The strips were light and crisp.

Next, I arranged the tortilla strips on top of my Taco Soup, and sprinkled cheese over the strips, and put a dollop of sour cream on top. 

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Taco Chili

Taco Chili

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans seasoned tomato sauce with diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans with chili gravy
1 (15 ounce) can hominy or whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain. In 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Cover. Cook on low 4 to 6 hours or high 2 to 3 hours.  If desired, top with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.  You can also serve this chili with tortilla chips.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.

This chili is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday!  It is quick and easy and will allow you to spend time with your guests instead of in the kitchen.  

Set up a chili bar with all of your favorite chili toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, diced onion, tomatoes, and of course sour cream.  I also like to put out a big bowl of Fritos corn chips. I put the chips in the bottom of my bowl, fill my bowl with chili, then top it with my favorite garnishes. 

Friday has become my favorite day of the week!  Today, I am sharing this recipe on two radio stations.  First on my weekly, Fast Food Friday's, on the Passion Radio Network.  I love doing that segment!

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Slow Cooker Recipe: New Orleans Beans & Sausage

New Orleans Beans & Sausage

2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2 inch pieces

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

In slow cooker, combine all ingredients.  Mix well. Cover.  Cook on low 4 to 5 hours. Serve over rice if desired.  Makes 4 servings. 

Recipe can be found on page 141 in 

MY KIND OF COOKING COOKBOOK

This recipe is quicker than getting fast food from your favorite drive thru burger joint.  It's perfect for those times when you feel like there are just not enough hours in the day.  In under two minutes, you can have this meal prepped and in the slow cooker.  When you get home, your house will be filled with a delicious home cooked aroma.  

My husband sometimes likes weird flavor combination's.  I usually serve this recipe with cornbread.  He likes to put honey on his cornbread and that's not weird, it's just tasty.  One day he went a little crazy with the honey and poured it over his beans and sausage.  He justified his actions by saying he liked sweet and savory flavors together.  I know it sounds strange, but it is not half bad.  Pull out the honey bear and try it!