Texas Cowboy Stew

6 slices bacon
1 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 large cans tomatoes)
1 can corn, drained or 1 cob corn, cut off

Fry bacon, remove from skillet. Saut? onions and bell pepper in bacon drippings. Add beef and garlic. Brown together and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add salt, pepper, chili powder, tomatoes and potatoes. Cook over low heat until potatoes are done. Add corn; simmer 10 minutes.

Crumble bacon over top.