Lots-A-Veggies Stew

This is a nice healthy stew for a cold winter day.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can  baked beans, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  condensed  vegetable soup, undiluted
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  medium green pepper, diced
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Transfer 2 a 5 qt.
3. slow cooker.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until vegetables are tender.