Take all of the goodness of nachos and put them into a yummy, flavorful soup. You will be glad that you did.
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
10 oz. can condensed nacho cheese soup (or Cheddar soup)
10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1½ c. milk
1 c. sharp shredded Cheddar cheese
crushed tortilla chips
Optional Toppings:
additional cheese, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, avocado slices
Place a slow cooker liner in the slow cooker for easy clean up.
In a medium sized skillet, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic until beef is no longer pink and the onion is clear. Drain and discard the grease.
Add meat in slow cooker; add soup, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chilies and milk; stir carefully.
Cook on low 3-4 hours.
Stir in ½ c. Cheddar cheese; allow to melt. (The soup can be kept on warm for an additional 4 hours.)
Serve hot, topped with crushed tortilla chips and additional cheese, if desired.
4-6 servings.