Taco Joe Dip (and soup)

It's almost that time of year again.  Super Bowl XLV is right around the corner. That means it is time to plan your Super Bowl Party Menu.
This is a great recipe for a Super Bowl Party.
The ground beef can be replaced by BOCA soy crumbles or omitted for a vegan option.
This also makes a wonderful soup. See below

Taco Joe Dip

1 lb ground beef, crumbled, cooked and drained.
1 med onion, diced
1 Jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced 
1 can Whole Kernel Corn, drained
1 can Black Beans, drained
1 14oz can Stewed Tomatoes

1 4oz can Diced Green Chilies
1 teaspoonful Chile Powder
1 teaspoonful Ground Cumin
1 8oz can Tomato Sauce, if needed
Corn Chips

Cook and drain the ground beef.
Add all ingredients except Tomato Sauce to the Crock Pot. Set Crock Pot to High and cook for three hours.
Test for consistency and add Tomato Sauce if needed.
Continue to cook for an additional hour until completely heated and onions are soft.
Reduce temperature to warm until ready to serve.
Serve with Corn Chips


For soup:  Do not drain beans. Add a large can of tomato juice. Double spices and chilies.
Cut tortillas into strips and fry in a small amount of oil until crisp or use corn chips.  Add to soup just before serving.
Garnish with Sour Cream