Pioneer Stew

• Large can kidney beans (drained)
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 3 cups water
• 1 lb. ground beef, browned
• Large can crushed tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 can whole kernel corn (drained)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 bay leaves
• green pepper chopped (optional)

Add all of the ingredients into a large pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and serve with shredded cheese sprinkled on top. This may be done in a crock-pot as well.