Taco Chili (Paula Deen)

I saw this on Paula's Home Cooking and it is wonderful! It makes enough to feed my family at least two dinners. I serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream and green onions on top!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 pot

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1⁄2 cup pinto beans
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning
• 1 (1 ounce) package  ranch dressing mix
• 3  tablespoons onions, minced
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 -4  cups water
• 1 (11 3/4ounce) can  diced tomatoes, & green chiles (such as Rotel)
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  lb ground beef, cooked, drained

• Optional toppings

•  tortilla chips
•  cheese
•  sour cream
•  green onion

Directions

1. Brown ground beef with onion, drain off grease.
2. In a large pot combine all other ingredients and let simmer on low heat 2-4 hours or until beans are tender.
3. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, and green onions.