Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.
Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces
In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook stirring every 15 minutes, for 2-to 3 hours. Yield: 12 Servings. Can be cooked in crock-pot.