1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. chili powder
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. instant beef bouillon
2 (15 oz.) cans chili beans
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. corn meal
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 c. water

Dumplings: Cook ground beef and 1/4 cup of onion until done. Drain off fat. Add 1 tablespoon chili powder. Cool. In a bowl mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add 1 cup of water, stir until mixed.

Divide into 16 pieces. Flour hands and shape each portion around a tablespoon of meat. Reserve remaining meat. In a pot cook bacon, 1 cup onion and garlic until done.

Stir in 1 tablespoon chili powder and 3 cups water, bouillon, beans and remaining meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer. Add dumplings. Cover tightly. Cook 20 minutes.