Poor Man's Stew - Texas Style

My mom used to make this hearty stew a lot when we were kids. We never measured anything, but this is pretty fool proof. It's one of those things you can just throw together pretty quickly. My mother did not add corn, but I like to as it as it adds a burst of color and flavor. You can also add spices like chili powder, and cumin if you want more of a Mexican flavor.