1Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease.
2Place the beef in a slow cooker, and mix in onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, tomato puree, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Season with chili powder, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
3Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.
Footnotes
Easy Cleanup
Try using a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.