Bountiful Bean Stew
["1 lb. red kidney beans", "2 1/2 c. chopped onion", "6 carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces", "1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed", "12 oz. tomato paste", "1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt", "3 1/2 tsp. chili powder", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper"]
["Rinse beans.", "Cover with water; boil 2 minutes.", "Let stand 1 hour, then simmer, covered, 50 minutes until beans are tender. Add all the rest of the ingredients except cheese.", "Simmer 30 minutes until carrots are done.", "Stir in cheese just before serving.", "Serves 8."]
["red kidney beans", "onion", "carrots", "cheese", "tomato paste", "garlic salt", "chili powder", "salt", "pepper"]