Slow Cooker Taco Soup

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

1 qt tomato juice

15 oz can kidney beans

1 envelope dry taco seasoning

10 1/2 oz can tomato soup

medium-sized onion, chopped (optional)

Brown beef in non-stick skillet

Drain

Place in slow cooker

Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir until well combined

Cover & cook on LOW 4-6 hours

Variation: Instead of tomato juice & tomato soup substitute 1 14 1/2 oz can stewed tomatoes & 1 8 oz can tomato sauce

Master Meat Mix

1 1/2 lbs beef, pork, or turkey burger
2/3 cup dry oats or cooked rice
1/2 cup onion diced

1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 eggs
2/3 cup ketchup or tomato sauce

Meat Loaf: Take mixture place in greased loaf pan

Put some extra ketchup or tomato sauce on top after 30 minutes of cooking
Cook on 350 for 1 hour or until thoroughly

Meatballs: Roll into 1 inch meatballs
Cook on 350 for 10-20 minutes

Note: This is great to double (or more) and freeze the cooked meatballs for future use