Servings: 7

2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef 1 ¼ lbs lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 ½ cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp) 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp)
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)* 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)*
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp chili powder** 1 Tbsp chili powder**
1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp ground paprika ¾ tsp ground paprika
1/4 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix, or 1/3 cup chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice (see notes***) 1 ½ Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix, or ⅓ cup chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice (see notes***)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 ½ cups frozen corn
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Toppings: Shredded Mexican blend cheese, chopped green or red onions, diced avocados and corn tortilla strips/chips Toppings: Shredded Mexican blend cheese, chopped green or red onions, diced avocados and corn tortilla strips/chips

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat drizzle lightly with oil.
Add ground beef in a large along with chopped onion, crumbling and stirring occasionally until browned. Add jalapeno and garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
Drain excess fat from beef mixture.
Stir in tomatoes with chilies, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, ranch dressing mix and season with salt and pepper to tastes. Cover pot with lid and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in corn, black beans and pinto beans and cook until heated through. Add ½ cup water to thin soup if desired. Stir in cilantro and lime if using.
Serve warm finished with desired toppings.

Can omit the ranch mix and add 1/3 cup chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp lime juice at the end  Can omit the ranch mix and add ⅓ cup chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp lime juice at the end