lamb with beans and kale

3 lb. boneless leg of lamb or shoulder, 3 c. merlot wine, 5 bay leaves, 2 T. thyme leaves, 2 lb. peeled sweet potato, 2 C. tomato sauce, 13 oz. onion, 5 oz. celery 1 lb. your favorite dry bean soaked overnight, 8 garlic cloves, 6 oz. bacon, 1 lb. kale, 3 ears of corn sliced off the cob, 6 oz. any pepper, 4 c. water,
4 hrs. cooking on high This makes 6 and 1/2 qts. Cut the recipe in half for smaller amount. The next day it has a perfect creamy consistency.