Step 1

In a medium skillet on the stove-top, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain off excess fat.

Step 2

Add ground beef and all remaining ingredients EXCEPT beans to a large bowl.

Step 3

Using a blender or an immersion blender, blend the ingredients together

Step 4

Add the blended mixture to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.

Step 5

Add in the 2 cans of drained and rinsed kidney beans.

Step 6

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.