Grandma’s Taco Soup

1. Brown the sirloin and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. (I soak up any leftover grease with paper towels.)
2. Transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot.
3. Add in the corn, beans, chilies, and tomatoes.
4. Add the salt, cumin, and chili powder to taste.
5. Add in the Lawry’s and ranch dressing packages and water.
6. Let simmer for several hours on low heat, stirring every so often so nothing sticks to the bottom.
7. As it cooks down, taste it to see if it needs more salt, cumin, or chili powder.

We top our soup with tortilla chips and shredded cheese.

Notes:
If you have people who do not like their food hot, then 1 teaspoon of chili powder is enough, but if they do enjoy their food hotter, then you could add more.
Usually my grandma doubles the recipe so we can have 1 big family dinner together and then 3 households (each house has less than 4 people) can freeze the leftovers to eat whenever.