Lazy Man's Chili Soup With Beans

This was a winner for a chili recipe contast that had over 25,000 entries. It is a recipe by Bart Edwards, Athens, OH. ENjoy!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) package  ranch dip mix
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning mix
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, -drained (mild)
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes with sweet onions
• 1 (12 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1  tablespoon  tabasco brand  pepper sauce

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef in large pot.
2. Drain the beef and return it to the pot.
3. Add the ranch mix, taco seasoning, drained tomatoes and chilies, tomatoes with onions, drained chili beans, drained corn and Tabasco pepper sauce to the pot with the beef.
4. Cover and cook on medium heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove pot from heat and spoon into individual serving bowls.
6. Add 1-2 oz of cheddar cheese and sour cream (optional).