Hearty Santa Fe Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or ground chuck
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies (Ro*Tel)
• 2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can fiesta corn
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  

Instructions

1. Sauté beef and onion in a large, heavy saucepan, stirring constantly to keep from sticking; rinse and drain to remove any grease.
2. Stir in tomatoes and green chilies, water, beans, corn and seasoning mixes. Stir and bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. If desired, serve with reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese and sour cream.

Yield: 10-12 servings

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