Ingredients
Step One
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
2T olive oil
3c button mushrooms , halved
Step Two
1 lb extra lean ground meat
Step Three
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 large can tomato sauce
1 large can tomato paste
1 c. shredded carrots
1 can red kidney beans, drained, well washed
1 can mixed (or your favorite) beans, drained, well washed
1/2 c crushed arame, wakame, or favorite sea vegetable
Step Four (These measurements range from mild to suicide… You decide)
1-2 T salt or salt substitute/ Herbamare
1tsp black pepper
3-5 T chilli power
0-2 tsp crushed, dried chlliis
0-4 drops tabasco sauce
Step Five
1 coarsely chopped zuccini
Preparation
In large fry pan: Saute’ all ingredients from Step One Add in and brown ground meat
In extra large crock pot, combine: -all ingredients from step three -the saute’d mixture -listed spices of choice
Cook on high for 2 hours. Add zuccini Check by taste for desired spiciness. Cook for another 2 hours (or more) on low.
Serve with grated cheese, and crusty buns or toasted cheese bread
