Taco Beef Stew

It's basketball season.  On game days I am starting to make use out of the crock-pot that has been hiding in my cupboards.

Taco Beef Stew
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound stewing beef

1 envelope 1.25 oz size taco seasoning
1 can 15 oz size diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can 4 oz size green chilies, optional
1 can 8 oz size tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 beef bouillon cube

2 can 15 oz size red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional




Instructions
Roll beef pieces in the taco seasoning. Place in crockpot. Combine 

remaining ingredients, except beans and cheese, pour over beef.

Cover; cook on Low for 6-7 hours. 15 minutes before serving; stir in beans.

Cover; heat through. Top individual servings with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.