Cowboy Stew

Or "Cowgirl Stew" as my girls like to call it. I love this recipe because it is quick and easy, everyone loves it, and it simply cooks away all by itself during that busy time between 4:30 and 5:30 when every child needs my attention and the baby needs to nurse. I can get it in the slow cooker during nap time, at my leisure, without stress. My kind of meal!

1 lb. ground beef

1 sweet onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 can cream style corn

1 can pork and beans

1 can chili beans

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

chili powder

cumin

salt and pepper

Brown the beef with the onion and green pepper.

Season with salt and pepper, chili powder and cumin to taste.

(I just add a little and taste, add more and taste until I like it.)

Drain well.

Put all ingredients into a slow cooker.

(Sometimes I'll add more chili and cumin after tasting everything stirred together.)

Cover and cook on low 7 to 10 hours, or on high 3-5 hours.

My family likes to add sour cream, shredded cheese, and even tortilla chips to their bowls.

Oh, Cowboy(girl) Stew is great with corn bread, too!

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