Hodge Podge

• 2 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans, do not drain
• 2 (15 ounce) cans roma tomatoes, crushed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin, freshly ground
• 12 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 lbs ground chuck or 3 lbs cubed chuck
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 jalapenos, seeded,vained,chopped
• 13 lb baby carrots, quartered
• 6 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni

1. Place Beans, Tomatoes, Stock, Chili Powder, Cumin, and Red Chilies in crock pot set on high.
2. Heat oil in large pan.
3. Brown meat, drain on paper towel.
4. Discard drippings.
5. Wipe pan.
6. Heat oil, saute Onions, Jalapenos, Carrots, and Celery 'til tender.
7. Place Meat and Vegetables in crock pot.
8. Reduce heat to low.
9. Cook at least 5 hours, Overnight is better.
10. Add Pasta, stir, heat, and serve.

ranch style beans, roma tomatoes, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, oil, ground chuck, oil, onions, jalapenos, baby carrots, stalks celery, macaroni

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hodge-podge-75771 (may not work)