Taco Soup

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
• 2 pkgs. Taco seasoning
• 1 (1 oz.) pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
• ½ cup picante sauce
• 2 cans pinto beans, undrained
• 2 cups water
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 2 cans corn, undrained
• ~ tortilla chips
• ~ grated cheddar cheese
• ~ salt & pepper to taste

Brown beef, onion, and bell pepper; drain. Cut up tomatoes and add to the pot with their juices. Add remaining ingredients; simmer 1 hour. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with tortilla chips, cover with cheese.

Makes a large pot, about 12 servings.