2 10 oz cansdiced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
2 8 oz cansTomato sauce
2 15 oz cansblack beans, drained and rinsed
1 14 oz cancorn
2 cupswater
salt and pepper to taste
shredded cheese, optional
sour cream, optional
sliced green onion, optional
tortilla strips, optional
Directions
1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in ground beef and cook until the beef starts to brown. Add in onions and garlic and cook until the beef is completely browned. Drain excess oil.
2.Return the pan to medium heat and stir in homemade taco seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3.Transfer ground beef mixture to a slow cooker.
4.Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn and water.
5.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3 hours.
6.Add salt and pepper to taste.
7.Before serving, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onion and tortilla strips.