2 lbs. ground beef
4 med. onions, chopped (about 2 c.)
2 cans tomatoes (1 lb. 12 oz. each)
2 cans kidney beans (15 1/2 oz. each)
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. salt

Cook and stir ground beef and onion in Dutch oven or large roasting pan until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.

Stir in tomatoes, the tomato sauce and seasonings. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes.

Stir in beans. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until of desired consistency. 12 servings.