Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground chuck
1 large can chili beans or kidney beans
1 tsp. onion or more if desired
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
chili powder, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook chuck until almost done.
Drain.
Add tomato paste, onion, salt and pepper to taste.
Add 6 ounces of water and simmer 15 minutes.
Add chili powder.
Put beans in cooker and simmer.
Add meat mixture and simmer 15 minutes.
Serve with crackers and shredded cheese.