taco soup + mexican cornbread

Today’s post is short + sweet, but I wanted to share a wonderful little wintertime recipe with you. It’s the perfect rainy day, hardy kind of soup, and I think you’ll love it (if you don’t make it already.) My aunt wrote this one in my recipe book when we were first married, and we treat it as a dip with fritos, sour cream and {of course} lots of cheese. Our kids feel like they’re cheating by dipping their chips. I feel like I’m at least getting a little meat and veggies into them this way during those chilly days.

Everyone wins without the infamous Mills form tackle/choke hold/funnel move. What?

So here’s what you’ll need: {And you know it’s super easy + delish or I wouldn’t be sharing, because I love to eat and that’s how I roll, so take this as an obligatory sign that you should make this immediately…}

Please note: a lot of the ingredients are canned, so just know its super easy, but you can always opt for the freshest of ingredients. I’m not going to lie. I don’t really do that so much. Please put down your angry mob torches. ;}

• 1 lb ground chuck

• 1 large onion chopped {but I vote for 1/2 unless you just loooove onions.}

• 1 can pinto beans

• 1 can kidney beans

• 1 can whole kernel corn

• 1 pkg taco seasoning

• 1 pkg dry buttermilk ranch dressing

• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes

• 1 can rotel

Brown your meat and your onion. Drain and add all other ingredients + 1 can of water. Simmer for 20 minutes, and serve. Top with crackers, mexican cornbread or fritos.

And speaking of Mexican cornbread {YES please!} Here’s a quick recipe, as well:

• 2 c cornmeal

• 8 oz grated cheddar

• 1 can cream style corn

• 3-4 large jalepeno peppers, chopped

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

Mix all your ingredients well, adding milk until soupy. pour into hot greased iron skillet and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Tada! It’s Americanized-beyond-ridiculousness-Mexican night at our hizzy! Ew! Ew! {cue celebratory robot sombrero dances.}

Happy Tuesday everyone! What’s your fave wintertime soup? As usual, let me know if you try it!