1 1/2 lbs. ground round
2 tbsp. oil
10 oz. can French onion soup
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
14 1/2 oz. can sliced stewed tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
8 oz. can tomato sauce
32 oz. or 2 (1 lb.) cans red kidney beans, undrained or chili beans in chili
gravy for spicier version

Brown beef in the oil over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Crumble meat with a fork as it cooks, then mash until it is like rice. Blend the soup in an electric blender until it is smooth (high speed for about 30 seconds) and stir into meat over medium low heat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, pepper, tomatoes, paste, sauce, and beans. Heat gently just until hot.