1 1/2 lbs. ground round
1 (#2) can dark red kidney beans
1 lg. onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 - 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
2 slices bacon, pieced
1 sm. can tomato puree or paste
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Dash paprika (opt.)
2 c. water

Fry bacon in electric skillet; add onions and saute. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Keep turning and breaking up ground beef (so it will not be lumpy).

In a 4 quart pan combine kidney beans, green pepper, salt, pepper, chili powder, tomato puree, tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, water and add cooked skillet ingredients and simmer for 2 hours. Add water as needed. Serve as is or over spaghetti, optional to add chopped onion and/or grated Parmesan cheese (grated sharp cheese, optional).