Cabbage Patch Stew

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups chopped cabbage
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cup Picante sauce
1 cup water
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain fat. Combine ranch-style beans, cumin, garlic, cabbage and green pepper in crock pot. Stir in stewed tomatoes, celery, Picante sauce, water, and beef mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours.