1 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 lb. ground round
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. ketchup
2 cans (10 1/2 oz. each) beef consomme
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, drained
6 c. cooked rice

GARNISHES:

2 chopped hard boiled eggs
2 tbsp. chopped onion
2 avocados, peeled and sliced

Cook onion and garlic in oil until onions are transparent. Add beef, cook until brown. Add mushrooms and salt; cook 5 minutes. Blend chili powder and 2 tablespoons of water. Add to meat, along with ketchup and consomme. Blend remaining water and cornstarch. Simmer 5 minutes. Add beans. Simmer 10 more minutes. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with egg, onion and avocado to taste.

Serves 6.