2 lbs. lean ground meat
1 1/2 c. chopped onions (3 med.)
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 (16 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans fancy dark red kidney beans
2 tbsp. chili powder or to taste
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 c. or more water
2 tbsp. flour in shaker for a little thickening

Brown ground meat and onions; drain. Add 1 teaspoon sugar to tomatoes. Mix all together. Let it simmer about 3 1/2 hours.