Tex-mex Stew

I got this recipe from Family Circle awhile ago, and it has become a family favorite.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped sweet green and red  frozen mixed peppers
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (4 1/4ounce) jar diced green chilies
• 1  packet  onion soup mix
• 2 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons flour

Directions

1. Brown beef in a 5- 6 quart deep pot over med-high heat, about 5 minutes, breaking up meat with wooden spoon but leaving some large pieces.
2. Add frozen chopped peppers, beans, corn, chiles, soup mix, 2 cups water, cumin, salt, oregano and cayenne.
3. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
4. Stir 1/4 cup water into flour in small cup until smooth.
5. Stir into stew; cook until thickened, about 1 minutes.