1 - 1 1/4 lbs. browned ground beef
2 lg. cans pasta-style tomatoes
1 lg. can Mexican-style beans
1 lg. can tomato sauce
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 env. chili seasoning mix
4-5 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 med. onion, finely chopped

Drain and rinse ground beef. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer about 1 1/2 - 2 hours on stove top; or place in crockpot on high 5-6 hours.