So this recipe is mostly just assembly and not a lot of cooking. I had browned ground beef in the freezer already, so I started with that and added the veggies. I left out the peas (no here likes them), as well as the green beans (because they just seemed a little weird). For the chili beans, I chose a variety with red beans and for the kidney beans I also swapped out red beans. I've learned that the fam likes the texture and size of red over kidney, and it's an easy swap. I felt like mine was a little low on liquid for cooking, so I added a half cup of chicken broth. I also used a little water in each of the empty cans and swished it around to get the little bits stuck to the can into the crock.
This stew has great flavor. We topped ours with a sprinkle of Mexican cheese blend and sour cream. The Fritos on top add a satisfying crunch, so absolutely don't skip those. Regular tortilla chips will work, but they won't hold up in the soup as well.
There's still plenty of cold weather left, so I highly suggest this delicious soup for an upcoming meal. You won't be sorry!
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