Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
1 lb. ground bison, 5 carrots, 2 rutabagas, 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 1 6 oz. can tomato paste, ½ onion, 4 cups beef stock or water, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tsp. paprika, 2 tsp. thyme, 1 tsp. sage, Salt and pepper to taste