2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
3 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 (15-16 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning
1 1/2 c. water
1 (1 oz.) pkg. ranch dressing mix
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can hominy, drained
3 (14 1/2 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (15-16 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Tortilla chips (optional)

In a large Dutch oven or kettle brown beef and onion. Drain any fat. Add all remaining ingredients except last two; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Top with cheese and serve with chips if desire.d Yield: 10 servings.

NOTE: Dried, soaked beans work well, too.