1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (15 1/2 oz.) cans sm. red beans, undrained
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1-2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt

Brown beef and onion, green pepper and garlic. Drain fat. Stir in rest of ingredients; simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Serves 6.