Rumble Seat Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 to 1 pkg. chili seasoning (to taste)
46 oz. tomato juice
2 (14 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes (1 original and 1 Mexican style)
22 oz. chili hot beans
1 c. elbow macaroni
chili powder to taste
Tabasco sauce to taste (optional)
onions (optional)
catsup (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat in large skillet and drain.
Sprinkle with generous amount of chili powder.
Stir and cook an additional several minutes.
Put tomato juice, stewed tomatoes, beans and chili seasoning in large pot (5-quart) and heat on moderately high heat. Add meat, macaroni and onions (if desired).
Reduce heat to low and cover.
Stir frequently.
Add chili powder to taste and Tabasco sauce (if desired).
Cook at least 2 to 3 hours.
The longer it cooks the better it gets.