2 lb. ground beef chuck
1 medium to large onion, chopped
1 cup water
2 (6 oz. ea) cans tomato sauce
1 can finely chopped tomatoes
1 can dark red beans
1 can light red beans
1 can pinto beans
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. Tony's Chachere's seasoning
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper

In a large pot, brown ground beef adding the onion halfway through the browning process. Drain if desired.

Add the cup of water and bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine and bring back to a boil. Simmer with lid on pot over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove lid and simmer another 15 minutes.

Serve over corn chips and/or cornbread.

Note: You can substitute the 2 cans tomato sauce for 1 can tomato paste. All canned beans, etc., for this recipe are considered the normal standard size.

Submitted by: J. Strittman