Southwestern Black Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 15 ounce black beans undrained canned
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 16 ounce cheddar cheese shredded
• 0.5 cup cream sour
• 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 
• 6 ounce canned tomatoes canned
• 1.5 cups water 
• 15 ounce corn whole drained canned

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• slow cooker

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and drain the excess fat.
2. Add taco seasoning, and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. In a slow cooker over low heat, combine the corn, beans, tomato paste and water.
4. Mix well.
5. Add the seasoned meat and the sour cream. Raise heat to high setting and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.