Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef (, or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium sweet onion (, finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (, chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (, chopped (optional) )
  • 1-2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (, drained and rinsed )
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (, drained and rinsed )
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or white beans (, drained and rinsed (optional))
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4-1/2 cup fresh salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt (, to taste)
  • Pepper (, to taste)

Instruction

  • In a large pot, add the beef and cook over medium-heat for a few minutes. Add onions and bell peppers and sauté 3 minutes, or until softened. Drain any grease, then stir in taco seasoning and garlic powder. Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Addr in black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, if using, corn, tomato sauce, Rotel, diced tomatoes, and salsa until combined.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 40 minutes, or longer if time allows. Add 1/2 to 1 cup warm water if starts to thicken. Stir in cilantro. Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings. We love to serve with tortilla chips.