LAZY DAY HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. 2 lb. of ground meat - thawed, cook in a skillet until browned. Leave the meat in bite size chunks while browning. ( I usually add chopped onions & garlic while browning, but that's optional ) Drain fat from meat and place back in pan. You can use different combinations of ground meat or all of the same kind, just as long as its 2 lb. e.g.-ground deer, lamb, sirloin, angus, and turkey. Turn on slow cooker to high- don't have a slow cooker get your big pot out.
• 2. Ranch dressing, taco seasoning- add to the cooked meat with a little bit of water. Stir and place lid on and cook for about 10 mins. ( I just fill the empty seasoning pk up with water..roughly 1/2 -3/4 cups of water so the meat doesn't dry out)
• 3. Red kidney beans- drained and rinsed Pinto beans- or you can sub for a can of chili beans Whole kernel corn- I like to only use 1/2 of a 15 oz can but your welcome to use the whole can with the liquid. It's up to you. Stewed tomatoes- I like to use 2 cans of this, but recipe calls for only 1. Mild dice tomatoes and green chilies- you can use hot, but it will have a little kick already with the green chilies. Tomatoes sauce Add all with the cooked seasoned meat to your slow cooker or pot. Add salt & black pepper for taste. Add 1-1 and 1/2 cups beef broth or add beef bullion to hot water. Slower cooker - high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Large pot stove top -bring to a boil cook for 15-20mins on high, then simmer on low with lid on for 45mins- 1 hour. Just stir and check every 15-20mins.