Taco Soup with Black Beans

1 pound Ground meat, browned and drained
1 can Crushed Tomatoes
1 can Corn, whole kernel - Can (SB), undrained
1 can Black beans, undrained
1 can Kidney Beans, undrained
1 pkg Ranch Dressing Mix
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
1 small Onion, chopped
1 bag Chips, Fritos or Tostidos
Cheese - Cheddar (shredded), 1 cup
1/2 cup Sour Cream

Combine all ingredients except chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream in crock pot.

Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours.

Garnish individual servings with chips, cheese, and sour cream.

Makes 6-8 servings. This is an easy recipe to double.

Taco Dip

Taco Dip

2 cans bean dip
16 oz Avocado dip
16 oz sour cream
1 pkg taco seasoning
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 bag chips, Frito's or tostidos

Spread bean dip on bottom of 9x13 pan. Spread avocado dip over bean dip. Mix sour cream and taco seasoning and spread over avocado dip. Top with grated cheese. Serve with Chips.

-Reba Allen (Southminster Baptist Chuch, Baton Rouge, La)