Italian Style Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 jar spaghetti sauce (26 oz.)
1 1/2 c. water
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained)
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 oz. (1/3 c.) sliced pepperoni
1 Tbsp. beef bouillon or 3 beef bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. sugar
1 can kidney beans (optional)

Preparation

In large kettle or Dutch oven, brown meat with onion.
Pour off fat.
Add remaining ingredients (break up tomatoes).
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.
Makes about 2 quarts.