SERVES 8
1 lb extra lean ground beef or ground turkey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1 hot pepper
3 1/2 cups red kidney beans do not drain
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
¼ cup lemon juice or vinegar
Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Stir brown sugar and mustard into meat.
Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover. Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 2-4 hours. Stir several times during cooking, if possible.