1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 lg. onions, diced
1 qt. tomatoes or tomato juice
3 cans kidney beans
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sweet basil
1 tsp. cumin seed or 1/2 tsp. cumin

Brown ground beef and onion, drain fat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir often to prevent sticking.