1 1/2 c. dry pinto beans
4 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Meatballs (recipe follows)
1 c. tomato sauce, 15 oz.
2 potatoes, diced
2 carrots, slices
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook beans. Meanwhile prepare meatballs by combining and shaping into small balls: 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. minced onion 1 tbsp. minced parsley

Brown in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove and in remaining fat saute 1/3 cup diced onion. Drain onions and add the meatballs along with tomato sauce potatoes, carrots, and taco seasoning mix to the beans when they are tender. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add undrained corn and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender. Sprinkle grated sharp cheese over each serving. Makes 6 servings.