Description
Ranch dressing mix is the secret ingredient that makes this Mexican taco chili recipe so amazing that guests will wonder how you made it. To make things even better, the chili practically cooks itself in a slow cooker once you've browned the beef.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
- 1 can (14 ounces) hominy
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- optional toppings: corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
- Rinse and drain beans and hominy. Add to beef, along with canned tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, onion, the dressing and seasoning mixes and pepper. Puree green chilies and remaining diced tomatoes in a covered blender until smooth; stir into beef mixture.
- Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired.
