Step 1

In a large stockpot or dutch oven, over medium heat brown ground beef until fully cooked.

Step 2

Over medium heat add red onion, sweet bell peppers, celery, and carrots. Saute for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add in remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Cover with a lid and let simmer over medium low heat for a minimum of 45 minutes. Stirring regularly just to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.

Step 5

Remove from heat, keep covered with the lid and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Step 6

Brown ground beef as directed above before adding to the crockpot.

Step 7

Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

Step 8

Let simmer on high for 4 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.