Southwest Stew II

Browned ground beef is combined with canned pinto beans, tomatoes and whole corn kernels in this soup seasoned with picante sauce and cumin. Serve topped with grated cheddar cheese.

Yield

8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
4 potatoes, cubed
1 cup medium salsa
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until done.

In a large saucepot add beef, onion, tomatoes, beans, corn, potatoes, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and garlic powder. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Serve; top with cheese.

Additional Information

You can use a slow cooker and let it simmer all day.