Southwest Stew

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 564 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup medium salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook ground beef and onion until done.

Step 2

In a large pan add beef, onion, tomatoes, beans, corn, potatoes, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and garlic powder. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. I like to use slow cooker and let it simmer all day. Serve; top with cheese.