1 lb. ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste and 2 cans water
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 to 2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
Shredded cheddar cheese

In a saucepan, brown beef and onion. Drain fat. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Top each serving with cheese if desired.