Alamo Beef and Bean Soup

A cheap, tasty crock pot meal to warm the family up. Recipe is from Pillsbury.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
• 1 (1 ounce) package  old el paso  taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (16 ounce) can  red beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (4 1/2ounce) cans  old el paso chopped green chilies
• 1  cup  old el paso thick n chunky salsa
• 1 1⁄2 cups  progresso chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  green giant frozen corn
• 3⁄4 cup  diced yellow onion
• 1  teaspoon  dried minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
•  tortilla chips
•  sour cream
•  cheddar cheese
•  chopped avocado

Directions

1. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
2. Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place beef and remaining ingredients except toppings.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours. Garnish each serving with toppings.