Instructions

  1. Put first 13 ingredients in crock pot with 1 tablespoon of the sugar, mix well, add pinto beans.
  2. Turn crock pot on low.
  3. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet sauté garlic, onions and green pepper for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add to crock pot.
  5. Dredge the beef in the flour and brown in skillet.
  6. (add more oil, if necessary).
  7. Add to crock pot stir well.
  8. Cook 8-10 hours.
  9. Taste check; for acidity if necessary add more sugar, salt.