Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground sirloin (less than 7% fat, organic grass fed beef)
  • 1 sweet white onion
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • several dashes of:
  • rosemary
  • basil
  • oregano
  • black pepper
  • white pepper
  • A-1 sauce
  • worchester sauce
  • soy sauce
  • tapatio hot sauce
  • red wine to taste (use liberally)
  • 1 cup rao's marinara sauce
  • 2 large cans & 2 small cans campbell's tomato soup (each with 1 part water)
  • 2-3 cans light red kidney beans
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 4-6 bay leaves

Method

  • place diced onions, crushed garlic and ground beef to a large frying pan
  • break beef into small bite sized while constantly stiring and brown over medium heat for 2-5 minutes
  • lower heat and add spices: rosemary, basil, black pepper, white pepper, oregano, red wine, A-1 sauce, worchester sauce, soy sauce, tapatio hot sauce, rao's marinara sauce
  • continue cooking & browning for 10-15 minutes
  • add tomato soup, water, rinsed kidney beans, rinsed tomato bits & 4-6 bay leaves to slow cooker
  • add meat mixture last
  • bring to a boil in slow cooker and continue cooking on high heat for 4-6 hours
  • Serve with cheddar cheese & ritz crackers