My Favorite Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground lean beef chuck
1 (14 oz.) bottle ketchup
1 (14 oz.) bottle water
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
salt and pepper to taste
grated cheese (optional)

Preparation

Brown beef; drain.
In Dutch oven, combine meat, ketchup, water, chili powder, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper.
Simmer 1 hour.
Add partially drained beans. Simmer 15 minutes longer.
If desired, serve with topping of grated cheese.