1 lb. course ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 (#2) can kidney beans (20 oz.)
1 (#2) can crushed tomatoes (20 oz.)
1/2 can condensed tomato soup
1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. water

Brown meat, onions, garlic, and peppers. Add beans, salt, basil, salt, and soup. Mix chili powder, flour, sugar, and water to make a paste; stir into pot slowly. Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Makes 8 (8 ounce) servings.