Southwest Stew

Ingredients

• 15 ounce pinto beans drained and rinsed canned
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced peeled canned
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 2 pounds ground beef 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 8 servings ground pepper black to taste
• 1  onion chopped
• 4  potatoes cubed
• 1 cup salsa 
• 8 servings salt to taste
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 cups water 
• 15.3 ounce kernel corn whole drained canned

Equipment

• frying pan
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Cook ground beef and onion until done.
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.
3. Serve; top with cheese.