1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can Joan of Arc chili beans
1 qt. (more or less) of tomato juice
1 hot pepper (optional)

Brown the ground beef and pour off the drippings. In a large saucepan, heat the tomato juice and chili beans. Mix the tomato juice and chili beans. Mix the browned ground beef and pepper and let simmer for about 30 minutes.