Spoon Burgers

• 3 lb. extra lean ground beef
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 16 oz. tomato sauce
• 16 oz. stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz. can chopped green chilies
• 2 T. chili powder
• salt, pepper & paprika, to taste

Mix all ingredients together in the crock pot, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of the spoon. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours. Spoon over buns or pasta.

Freezes very well.

Adjust spices/seasonings to your family's liking.

Since the beef isn't pre-cooked, it really is necessary to use extra-lean. If you'd rather, however, buy fattier beef, pre-cook and drain it first.  Adjust cooking times.