Basic Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can light red kidney beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 to 4 Tbsp. chili powder

Preparation

Cook ground beef and onion in a Dutch oven until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles; drain.
Add 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally (10 minutes).
Add additional water, if necessary.
Makes 7 cups.