Pete's Taco Soup   

2 lbs ground beef

1 can whole kernel canned corn  (I used frozen)

1 can pinto beans

1 can dark red kidney beans

 1 can Diced Rotel Tomatoes with Chilies

 2 4-oz cans of Chopped Green Chilies  (I left these out)

2 15 oz cans Stewed Tomatoes - diced or chopped.  (I only used one can, it was plenty)

1 packet of Hot Taco Seasonings (I used regular so it wouldn't be too spicy for DD)

1 packet of Original Ranch Dressing mix

1 large diced onion

 Some Garlic (minced or powder) to taste  

12oz water (I didn't measure out the water, just added enough to make it a full pot of soup.)

*I added in*-- A few tablespoons of beef granules.

"Cook the beef and onions and garlic completely in a large pan until the onions are translucent. Drain and set aside in a large bowl or back in the stockpot. Mix in Taco and Original Ranch packets with the cooked beef and blend well. Place back in the large stockpot. Open up cans and dump into the stockpot...  DO NOT DRAIN !!!.   Add water and stir well and simmer for about an hour or so - in order for the tomatoes to lose that acidy taste. - stir occasionally so as the veggies and meat do now settle to the bottom and scorch. This freezes very well."