1 onion, diced (or 2-4 T. dried, minced onion)1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans (could use also a can of kidney beans)
1 16 oz. can tomato sauce
1 can corn
1 cup salsa
1-15 oz. can stewed, chopped tomatoes
3 T. taco seasoning or 1 pkg. taco seasoning (taco seasoning)-- to taste
1 lb. lean ground beef, or use 1 can of chicken or beef (or make meatless)
May need to add at least 1 can water or 1 cup tomato juice
Preheat pan to sear ground beef and as you cook add fresh onions, if using them. Drain and rinse well the beans. Add ingredients in the order given including the canned meat if using it. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the spices flavor it. You may also make this in a crock pot. Garnish with shredded cheese, green onions, crushed tortilla chips, chives, . . .
