2 tbsp. oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. chili powder
2 cans kidney beans, drained, but reserve 1/2 c. liquid
1 lg. can stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 c. kidney bean liquid
1 can whole kernel corn, drained

Heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is yellow. Add beef, salt, paprika and chili powder and cook until brown. Drain the beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add bean liquid, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and hot pepper sauce. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add kidney beans and corn. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice or noodles. For kids, use only 1 teaspoon chili power and omit hot pepper sauce! Serves 6.