Chili Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 to 2 lb. ground beef
1 3/4 c. canned tomatoes
2 c. canned kidney beans
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
chili powder to taste

Preparation

Saute the onion in the butter.
Add ground beef and cook until well done.
Add 1 3/4 cups canned tomatoes and some water.
Add the beans, salt, bay leaf, sugar and chili powder.
Cover and cook slowly for about 1 hour.
Serve with tortillas or crackers.