1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 can tomato paste or sauce
3 cans red kidney beans
1 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
2 tsp. chili powder
1 c. ketchup
1-3 banana peppers (opt.)

Put all ingredients in crock pot; stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on High or Automatic 5 to 6 hours.