2 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 (16 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 tsp. chili powder (more or less)
2 tbsp. brown sugar

Saute onions and garlic in a small amount of oil or butter. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off excess grease. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a merry bubble, then turn down heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green onions. Warms those ch-ch-chilly winter tunnel nights.