2 to 3 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cans dark red kidney beans
2 (14 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce
salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
8 whole cloves
3 tbsp. chili powder

Brown meat with chopped onion. Drain. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook in heavy pot for 30 to 45 minutes. Check for taste. Add more chili powder and a dash of red pepper for a "hotter" chili.

Serves 6.

Amount of tomatoes and tomato sauce can vary.