Recipe | Taco Soup

Recipe | Taco Soup

Monday, August 10, 2015

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I don't know about y'all, but I am so ready for the Fall!!  Football, pumpkin spice, soup, warm clothes and so much more!

Saturday here in Florida was rainy and gloomy outside and it felt like one of those cool Fall days that I love, so I couldn't resist making one of my favorite soups, Taco Soup.  It is so easy to make!  It was hard not to put on sweatpants and light a spiced scented candle to go with the mood I was in :)

Here is the recipe:

• 1lb ground beef (you could also use turkey)
• 1 small yellow onion (or 1/2 large)
• 1 can corn
• 1 can Ranch Style Beans
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 small can of diced green chilies
• 1 pkg Taco Seasoning (I like McCormick)
• 1 pkg Ranch Dressing Seasoning (optional-I add it if I have it on hand, but don't go out of my way to buy it for this dish.  It does add a nice tangy taste to the soup.)

Directions:

• Brown ground beef and onion until cooked.
• While beef is browning, combine all other ingredients in a large pot (corn, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chilies and taco seasoning) on Med High heat.
• Once beef and onion are cooked, add them to the pot.  Heat through until bubbly.
• Enjoy with your favorite taco toppings-sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, etc. 

We love ours with shredded cheese and corn chips!  The best part about this dish is that you can freeze it for up to 3 months and it is even better left over!

ENJOY :)

-Aly

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Fall Favorites-Part I

Fall Favorites-Part I

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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Woo Hoo!!  It’s (almost) Fall y’all!  In honor of “the” PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) officially becoming available today, I thought I would fill you in on some of my Fall favorites.  Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year.  As cliché as it is, I do love the smells, the sounds, the food, pumpkin, basically everything there is to love about Fall.

I did go to Starbucks this morning and didn’t order a PSL (I know-crazy, right?!).  I have to admit that I’ve been ordering PSL’s since last week :/  Instead, I ordered a Chai Tea Latte but added pumpkin and Soy…y’all was ah-mazing.  I had to share and thought you should try it out too.

I remember when Michael and I had our first Fall together and how obsessive I became over anything pumpkin.  I’m surprised I didn’t run him off!  I remember him saying, “Man, I knew you liked pumpkin, but don’t you think you’re going a little overboard?”  What?!  Now, I’m surprised he didn’t run ME off.

Here are a few of my favorites for this upcoming Fall season:

 

1. PSL-YUM!  I don’t think I need to say anything else about this wonderful beverage.
2. Scarves.  They are the perfect accessory to any outfit.  I am in love with this new J. Crew infinity scarf.  I love the fringe.
3. Football.  We are Bears fans in our household and are so excited to see what this season brings for us. (Sorry to all of my family who are HUGE Cowboys fans).
4. Pumpkin bread.  Here is a recipe for a twist on pumpkin bread.  It’s sooo delicious! Who am I kidding though, give me pumpkin everything.  I will have another post soon with some of my favorite pumpkin recipes.
5. Boots.  All types.  There is something about a good pair of boots that make a girl feel good.  I am dying over these Michael Kors ankle boots right now!

 

I could go on and on about my favorite Fall things.  That’s why this is just part 1!  

 

What are some of your Fall favorites for this year?

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