1 lb. hamburger (lean)
4 strips bacon
1 sm. onion
1 can red kidney beans
1 lg. can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Salt to taste
1 bay leaf

Cut bacon into small pieces. Place in large pot and fry. Drain grease. Add hamburger and onion. Drain grease. Add beans, tomato sauce and paste. Add seasonings (adjust amounts to taste). Cook until sauce thickens. Simmer on low for 1 hour.