1 lb. ground beef (extra lean)
1 med. onion, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can onion soup
1 c. dried red kidney beans or pinto beans
4 c. water
3 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. Tabasco Pepper Sauce (or a little more if you want it to be hotter)

Brown beef and onion in skillet. Place beef mixture and remaining ingredients in slow-cooker. Mix well. Cover. Cook on high 8-10 hours. Serves 4-6.