Bean Burger Stew

Someone in my family found this recipe on a can of Bush's pinto beans many years ago and it has been a beloved family favorite ever since. I always add some chili powder to my bowl to make it more like a spicy chili. Make plenty because the this one is even better re-heated.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  teaspoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (41 1/2ounce) can pinto beans
• 4  cups canned tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in hot Dutch oven or large skillet. Drain well.
2. Push to one side of pan; add butter and saute celery and onion a few minutes.
3. Stir into meat and add remaining ingredients.
4. Heat to a simmer, cover and cook slowly 30 minutes or longer.