1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, chuck or round
2 med. onions, diced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can Rotel
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 (16 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans
2 tbsp. diced green peppers
2 gloves garlic, minced or garlic powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. ground cumin (season with chili powder according to taste)
1 bay leaf

Combine first two ingredients in a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Brown meat, drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients, stir to blend. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve with saltine crackers. Makes 6 servings.