EASY MEALS: Crockpot Taco Soup

It's tough teaching and then coming home and being expected to whip up a meal when you're so completely drained. A few years back I discovered the joys of crockpot freezer meals. About one weekend every month or so, I spend prepping several crockpot freezer meals. Then, on days when I need a quick meal idea, I just pull out the freezer bag the night before and put it in the fridge to thaw. In the morning, I put it in the crockpot. When I get home, voila...instant meal. I can add a quick veggie or two if I need it.

Here is one of the recipes for a favorite meal: Taco Soup

1 can kidney beans, undrained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 lb. browned and drained ground beef

Throw all of this together in a large freezer bag. Be sure to label and date it!

Directions for Preparing:
Thaw the night before.
Put in crockpot on low for 8-10 hours.
Add shredded cheese, tortilla chips, etc., to individual servings.

Enjoy!!

NOTE: You can easily double or even triple this recipe when prepping freezer meals to give you several days' worth of dinners.