Submitted by gotMEwrong
Serves 6-8
| 1 lb. lean ground beef | ½ c. onions, diced | |
| 15-16 oz. black beans (1 can) | 15-16 oz. pinto beans (1 can) | |
| 14.5 oz. DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chiles (1 can) | 14.5 oz. DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Jalapeños (1 can) | |
| 11 oz. Green Giant Mexicorn (1 can) | 14 oz. beef broth (1 can) | |
| 1 pkg. Old El Paso Taco Seasoning | 1 tbsp salt | |
| 1 tbsp pepper | ½ tbsp garlic powder | |
| ½ tbsp chili powder | 16 oz. sour cream | |
| 1 pkg. Kraft Mexican 4 Cheese Blend, shredded |
1. Dice the onions. Rinse & drain all cans of beans.
2. Crumble & brown beef in a large pot over medium high heat.
3. Once the meat starts to brown, add salt, pepper, garlic powder & chili powder, stir.
4. Add onions & mexicorn, stir. When the meat is fully cooked, add beans & cans of diced tomatoes.
5. Reduce heat to low, add beef broth, taco seasoning & stir to mix.
6. Cover pot & let soup simmer on low for 30 minutes.
7. Serve in a bowl, top with spoon full of sour cream & shredded cheese.
Chef’s Note: For red-meat free soup, substitute ground turkey in place of beef & chicken broth in place of beef broth. For vegetarian soup, double the beans called for in place of the meat & use vegetable broth instead of beef or chicken broth.
To check if your meat is done, hold up one of your hands with all fingers extended, but relaxed. Feel the fleshiest part of your palm (the part right below your thumb). That’s what rare meat feels like. Then place your index finger to your thumb. This is medium-rare. Do the same with your middle finger; it’s medium well. With your pinky it’s well done. 
If you are looking for a way to spice up basic meat dishes like grilled steak, baked chicken, or sautéed shrimp, marinate them in an oil-based salad dressing. Any variety of Italian or Vinagrette will do. The oil helps to keep the meat moist & the flavorings will add that little zip you are looking for to fancy it up. It’s like the instant marinade in a bottle. With so many varieties these days you can try different ones to find your own favorite recipe. 
