Slow-Cooker Taco Soup

Makes 8 to 10 servings

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

12-oz. bottle green taco sauce

4-oz. can green chiles

2 to 3 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed

15-1/4 oz. can corn, drained

15-oz. can tomato sauce

2 c. water

1-1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix

Garnish: sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, corn chips

Brown beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. In a slow cooker, combine beef mixture and remaining ingredients except garnish. Cover and cook on high setting for one hour. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and corn chips.

An easy way to crumble ground beef...use a potato masher. It makes browning so quick & easy.