Dr Pepper Taco Mac

A hearty ranch flavored chili mac (but with taco seasoning!). Fills you up on those cold winter nights! I am posting here for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 pot

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 onion, diced (to taste)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can  Mexican-style corn (or regular corn)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  ranch style beans
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can kidney beans (optional)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
• 1  ounce  taco seasoning, packet
• 1  ounce  ranch dressing, packet
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  Tony Chachere's Seasoning (to taste) or 1⁄2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 6  ounces  Dr. Pepper cola or 6  ounces  regular  cola
• 1  teaspoon garlic
• 2 -3  cups  cooked elbow macaroni
•  grated cheddar cheese
•  corn chips (optional)
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat and onions in large stock pot, drain grease.
2. On low-med heat add the rest of the ingredients- except the macaroni, cheese, corn chips and sour cream.
3. Simmer 60 minutes or more (lid on).
4. Add the cooked macaroni just before serving.
5. Serve with cheese and sour cream. Chips if you want.