1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups beef stock (or consomme)
2 cups cooked or canned small red beans
2 cups Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
Chili powder to taste
Dash cinnamon
Salt to taste

Brown the ground meat, onions, cilantro, and minced garlic over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the stock, beans, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, chili powder, cinnamon and salt (if desired); stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring often. Serve hot with chopped onion and grated sheese if desired.

Yield: 6-8 servings