1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 pt. tomato juice
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt

Brown meat and onion. Stir in other ingredients, heat to boiling. Then lower heat, simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serves 4-6.