5 lbs. ground beef
6 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans
4 med. onions, chopped
1/3 to 1/2 c. chili powder
6 bay leaves
1/2 (2 oz.) bottle hot sauce
6 chili peppers, chopped
1 (14 oz.) bottle catsup
2/3 c. steak sauce
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of onion salt
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
Salt and pepper to taste
Tomato juice (optional)

Cook ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain well. Add enough water to cover. Add remaining ingredients except tomato juice. Cover and simmer over low heat about 2 hours, stirring frequently. If additional liquid is needed, add tomato juice. Makes 15 to 18 servings.