1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck

2 onions, diced

1/4 cup bell pepper, diced

1 can pinto beans with jalapeno, not drained

1 can Bush plain pinto beans, not drained

1 can chopped Ro-Tel tomatoes, not drained

1 (12oz.) can tomato sauce

1 can stewed tomatoes, not drained

1 can white hominy, drain

1 can whole kernel corn, drain

1 package taco seasoning

1 package Italian dressing

4 to 5 cups water

2 to 3 cloves garlic

salt and pepper to taste

Tabasco

Brown meat, onions, pepper. Drain. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add more water to suit your consistency. Let stand 3 to 4 hours before eating, improves flavor. Serve with cornbread, crackers, tortilla or sour cream chips. Garnish with sour cream, grated cheese, crushed Fritos, chopped ripe olives. **You may use a package of Ranch dressing instead of the Italian.**