1 1/2 to 2 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can black beans (16 oz.), drained and rinsed
1 can corn (16 oz.), drained
1 can diced tomatoes (16 oz.; undrained)
1/4 c. chopped green pimiento stuffed olives
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
pepper to taste

Brown the ground beef. Transfer to crock-pot. Add remaining ingredients. Mix to combine. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours (or high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours). Serve with brown rice.

Serves 4 to 6.

Cal-459, CHO-33, Pro-36, Fat-21.