Step 1

Brown ground beef and salt in oil in a dutch oven style pan (high sides)

Step 2

Pour soup and 1/2 can of kidney beans (some liquid from beans is fine - do not drain) into mini blender. Blend for 1 minute - pulsing until completely pureed.

Step 3

Drain ground beef

Step 4

Add soup & bean mixture and all remaining ingredients to pot with beef

Step 5

Bring to a simmer, then turn heat to the LOWEST setting and simmer for an hour

Step 6

Serve with diced onion, grated cheese and oyster crackers

Step 7

You can also serve on top of spaghetti for a Steak 'n Shake 3-way!