Taco Stew

Serves 50.

8 pounds lean ground beef
2 (50 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
5 cups water
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 pounds 10 ounces canned, undrained whole kernel corn
7 pounds 4 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups taco seasoning
2 cups canned chopped green chiles
1 pound 8 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 pound 8 ounces tortilla chips

In large saucepot cook beef. Cook until internal temperature is 155 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds and beef is browned. Drain fat.

Add soup, water, onions, corn, tomatoes, beans, taco seasoning and chilies. Hold at 140 degrees F or higher.

Portion using 8-ounce ladle (1 cup). Top with cheese and tortilla chips.

Yields: (50 servings) 8 ounces or 1 cup each