2 c. dried kidney beans, soaked overnight & cooked until soft or 2 cans kidney beans (19 oz.) cans, easier & quicker
1 (#2) can tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
2 med. onions, chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder, more or less to taste
2 tbsp. paprika, more or less to taste
1 tsp. sage
1 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 to 2 lbs. chopped meat (can be meat loaf mix, beef, pork, veal)
Salt & pepper to taste

Brown meat in a deep pot. Add onions and garlic, saute until soft. Add everything else and let cook slowly for 2 to 3 hours, covered. Stir often.