MEXICAN TAMALE SOUP
1 lb. hamburger1 onion, chopped1 bell pepper, chopped1 can beef broth1/4 tsp. garlic powder salt to taste1 large can tamales, drained1 can stewed tomatoes1 (10 oz.) can cream-style corn2 cans beans with jalapeno (if you like it hot)1/2 tsp. cumin seed1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Brown meat, onion and pepper. To this, add beef broth, tomatoes, corn, beans and seasonings. Simmer 1/2 hour; just before serving, put in cornstarch. Also, just before serving, cut tamales in 1-inch pieces. Heat and serve.