Hearty Three Bean Soup/Stew Recipe

Directions:

1. Place the tomatoes, beans, and Worcestershire sauce in crock pot set on high.
2. Place crackers, salt, black pepper, and powdered milk in a blender, grind to fine crumbs.
3. In a 6-quart bowl beat the eggs with the half-and-half.
4. Add the crumbs and mix well.
5. Add the meat and mix well.
6. Heat oil in a large pan.
7. Brown and crumble meat, Drain on paper towel.
8. Wipe pan with paper towel.
9. Return to heat and add oil.
10. Sauté onions and bell peppers 5 minutes.
11. Add garlic and sauté 6-8 minutes until onions are translucent.
12. Place meat, vegetables, and seasoning in pot; mix well.
13. Add enough stock to cover ingredients.
14. Cover, reduce heat to low.
15. Cook 5 hours.
16. Top each bowl with grated cheddar and a bit of fresh grated Parmesan and broil to a 'golden brown' or maybe over rice or pasta, With cheese or without?.
17. Oh Yah-garlic bread! Don't forget the garlic bread!