1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. frankfurters, cut in 1 inch diagonal slices
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato soup
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 lg. bay leaf
1 c. shredded American cheese (4 oz.)
1/2 c. chopped onion
Corn chips (optional)

In Dutch oven brown the ground beef; drain off fat. Stir in franks, the undrained tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, dry mustard and bay leaf.

Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve in bowls, top with cheese, onion and corn chips. Makes 12 servings.