Hearty Cowboy Stew

This is great to have on a cold winter night. It makes a bunch, and is very economical. You can add more or less chili powder to taste. I like to throw in some cayenne pepper also, but we like our food spicy. Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans  ranch style beans
• 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can  creamed corn
• 1 1⁄2 cups  cooked diced carrots
• 2  cups  cooked diced potatoes
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Sauté the onions, garlic and bell pepper in a little oil until soft.
2. Add the ground beef and sauté until no longer pink.
3. Add the chili powder and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Add all the other ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes, covered.
5. Add a little extra water if too thick.
6. Serve.