Pinto Bean Stew

This stew is bursting with flavor and is so delicious with some yummy cornbread!

Ingredients:
1 lb. low fat ground beef
1 tsp. Spike seasoning
2 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 T minced garlic
2 tsp. oregano
1 T ground cumin
4 cups chicken stock
2 cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 T tomato paste
1 can petite diced tomatoes
2 T fresh squeezed lime juice 

Preparation:
Brown ground beef in a frying pan and season with Spike seasoning.  Remove and set aside in a bowl.  Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in the same frying pan and saute chopped onion for about 5 minutes, or until it begins to brown, and then add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.  Add oregano and cumin and saute for another minute.  Meanwhile, in a large pot heat chicken stock.  Add beans, browned beef, onion mixture, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes.  Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.  Stir in lime juice, and cook for another minute or two.  Enjoy!

Serves 6