| Wash and soak small red beans in a pot of water overnight to soften. Drain and rinse; be sure there are no rocks in the beans. Place beans in crock-pot; cover with water; cook on high for 4 hours. Pour out half of the water. Brown beef, onion, salt, and pepper; separate into small pieces. Drain and set aside. Stir into crock-pot ground beef, baking soda, juice, and tomato sauce. Add chili powder, and cumin to crock-pot. Heat to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. | 
