1 chopped onion
1 lb. chuck, ground
2 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. red pepper flakes (or more if desired)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (No. 2) cans kidney beans
Grated process American cheese

In large skillet, saute onions in a very small amount of cooking oil until golden. Add beef; cook, stirring until brown. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, pepper and add red pepper. Stir in tomato sauce. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Add undrained beans. Cover and cook 1 to 3 hours, depending on how you like your beans. (Stir every 1/2 hour and add a little water if mixture seems dry.) Top with cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings.