2 lb. ground chuck
2 lg. onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped, undrained
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato puree
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

In skillet, brown meat. Drain off excess fat. Turn beef into crock pot. Add all remaining ingredients and stir to blend. Cover crock pot with pieces of aluminum foil, then cover and simmer on high 7-9 hours. Makes 6-8 servings.