• 2-1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 Lbs. boneless beef for stew, cut into 1-0/1 inch cubes
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 mediumonion\cooked, chopped
• 1-3/4 Lbs. canned plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 Lbs. canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Stir to mix well. Reserve half of mixture. Sprinkle other half over beef cubes. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute beef and onion 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste, if desired. Add remaining ingredients and reserved spice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, 18-20 minutes.