Red Lentil, White Bean & Beef Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 2 (19 oz/540 mL) cans navy beans
• 3 lb (1.5 kg) ground beef
• 2 cups (500 mL) dry split red lentils
• 1 (28 oz/796 mL) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 oz/796 mL) can diced tomatoes
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 12 cups (3 L) water
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) molasses
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) onion powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) basil
• ½ cup (125 mL) apple cider vinegar
• to taste, salt and pepper