Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste)
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2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
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1 (15 ounce) can corn niblets, drained
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1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
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1 (12 ounce) can beer
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1 cup water (more if needed to thin) or 1 cup tomato juice (more if needed to thin)
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black pepper
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seasoning salt or white salt
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6 (6 inch) corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch strips, can use more)
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sour cream
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grated cheddar cheese
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1 (7 ounce) bottle spicy taco sauce (optional, I like to add it in!)
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2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
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1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (try my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix!)
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1 (1 ounce) package ranch-style dry salad dressing mix
Instructions
- In a large pot brown the beef with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers and chili flakes (if using) until well browned (about 12-15 minutes; drain and return to pot.
- Add in all the remaining ingredients except the tortillas; mix to combine.
- Cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours (simmer uncovered the last 30 minutes of cooking).
- Season with black pepper and salt if desired.
- Thin out with more water or tomato juice if necessary.
- Place the tortilla strips on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle with salt if desired and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 8 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowl and top with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and baked tortilla strips.