Slow Cooker Mexican Stew (zwt-8)

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can yellow hominy ( can also be used)
• 1 (15 ounce) whole kernel corn
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with green chilies, rotel was suggested)
• 5 ounces water
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (hidden valley suggested)

Recipe

• 1 in a lrg skillet over med-high heat, cook onion & ground beef until meat is browned & onion is soft (about 10-15 min). drain of any rendered fat & add the mixture to the slow cooker. then pour the remaining ingredients on top (do not drain any liquid from the cans) & stir well.
• 2 you're done & the slow cooker does the rest. cook on high for 6 hours or low for 10 hours. serving w/cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, corn chips or cilantro was suggested.