Southwest Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 c. diced onion
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, chopped, liquid reserved
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (17 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 c. picante sauce
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
salt to taste
shredded Cheddar cheese, optional

Preparation

In skillet brown beef and onions.
Drain any excess fat.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes.
Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese.