HEARTY TACO CHILI

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Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. -Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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., 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., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.