2 1/2 lbs. ground round
4 cans 15-oz. red kidney beans
2 medium onions chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can 26-oz. tomato sauce
1 can 14-oz. diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chili powder
Optional:
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef over medium heat. Transfer browned ground beef to crockpot.

Add chopped onions and garlic to Crockpot. Add tomato sauce to Crockpot.

Cook 1 hour on high.

Add kidney beans and diced tomatoes. Add water and all seasonings; mix well.

Cover and cook on low for 5 - 7 hours, stirring occasionally.

Submitted by: Frank LaSenna