Crock Pot Cheesy Taco Soup

A warm and spicy soup, filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, taco seasonings, and cheese--topped off with your favorite taco toppings. This is great for football game watching or just plain eatin' on a cold wintry day!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium  peeled  diced onion
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  ranch style beans (undrained) or 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans (undrained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies (such as RO-TEL brand, your choice of heat, undrained)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  no-bean chili
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can corn (drained)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 3  cups water
• 1 (1 ounce) packet  taco seasoning
• 1 (1/2ounce) packet  ranch dressing mix

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet.
2. Drain.
3. Combine ground beef/onion mixture and all other ingredients in 5 quart Crock-Pot.
4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
5. Top soup with your favorite Taco condiments: onions, tortilla chips, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, etc.