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

Preparation

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