Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef (can substitute ground turkey)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 to 2 pkg. taco seasoning (depending on desired spiciness)
• 1 (1 oz.) pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 c. picante sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 2 (17 oz.) cans whole kernel corn (undrained)
• 2 (15 to 16 oz.) cans pinto beans
• 2 c. water
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• tortilla chips and grated cheese (to garnish)