Two Bean Taco Soup

This is another version of taco soup that’s great and super easy!

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning
1 (1 oz.) pkg. Ranch dressing mix
2 (15 1/4 oz.) cans whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, undrained
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, undrained
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion (found at Target)
1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 3/4 cups beef broth

DIRECTIONS
Cook beef over medium heat until done, drain.  Combine meat, taco seasoning mix and next 7 ingredients in 6 to 7 qt. slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low setting for 5 hours.  Serve with desired toppings.

Sausage Casserole

My Mom made this last week and it was excellent! 

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. sage flavored breakfast sausage
3 c. shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
1/4 c. butter, melted
12 oz. mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. onion, shredded
1 (16 oz.) container small curd cottage cheese
6 jumbo eggs

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375.  Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
Cook sausage, drain fat, crumble and set aside.  In the prepared baking dish, stir together the shredded potatoes and butter.  Line the sides and bottom of baking dish with mixture.  In a bowl, mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, onion, cottage cheese, and eggs.  Pour over potato mixture.  Bake 1 hour in preheated oven, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.