Southwest Stew
["2 lb. ground beef", "1 1/2 c. diced onion", "1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped (liquid reserved)", "1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained", "1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained", "1 c. picante sauce (mild, medium or hot)", "3/4 c. water", "1 tsp. ground cumin", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "salt to taste", "shredded cheese (optional)"]
["In skillet, brown beef and onions; drain. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired. Yield: 8 servings."]
["ground beef", "onion", "tomatoes", "pinto beans", "whole kernel corn", "picante sauce", "water", "ground cumin", "garlic powder", "black pepper", "salt", "cheese"]