Hearty Cowboy Soup

2 lbs Lean Ground Beef or Venison
1 Onion chopped
2 packs Ranch Dressing Mix
1 pack Taco Seasoning
1 can Black Beans
1 can Kidney Beans
1 can Pinto Beans
2 cans Chopped Tomatoes
2 cans Whole Kernel Corn
2 cups water

Saute the meat and onion.
Add all the rest of the ingredients including all the liquid in the cans of vegatables. Simmer for 2 hours.

Serve with choice of chopped green onions, grated cheese or sour cream for toppings.

Mexican Corn Bread

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 small can cream style corn
1 tablespoon chopped jalepeno pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small jar pimento
5 strips fried bacon (crumbled)
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Bake in iron skillet for 40 minutes or until desired browness.

Lisa Moore-Parker

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