Southwest Stew

This is great to have on one of these cold winter evening!

Southwest Stew
2 lbs. ground beef
1 C. chopped onion
28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
15 oz. can pinto beans (rinsed & drained)
17 oz. can whole corn (drained)
2 C. Picante sauce (I use mild because I don't like very spicy)
1 to 1 1/2 C. water
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
dash salt & pepper
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

In a large pot, brown ground beef and onion then drain any grease.  Add all the remaining ingredients, except the cheese.  Bring to a boil and simmer for about an hour or so. 

This is great garnished with shredded cheese.   Also, very good as leftovers or for lunches later in the week.  We put some in the freezer this time for an easy (& cheap!!) meal later.

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