Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or Gardein Beefless Burger – diced- 340g
  
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
  
• 1 cup carrots, grated
  
• 1 green pepper chopped
  
• ½ pound mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  
• 1 can Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes (Diced) 796ml
  
• 1 can Earths Choice Tomato Paste 156ml
  
• 2 cans Earth Choice Red Kidney Beans, rinsed 398ml
  
• 1 can Pacific Baked Beans 385g
  
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  
• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
  
• Salt and pepper to taste

 Instructions

1. Sauté ground beef or Beefless Burger pieces in coconut oil until brown all the way through (or warm for veggie version) 
2. Add onions, celery, carrot, pepper and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes. 
3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce heat, and cover.
4. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
   
5. Serve topped with grated cheese and crushed taco chips, if desired, or serve over rice.
   

Serves 6 to 8.