1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
Sm. onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 clove garlic; optional
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. tomato juice

Saute beef until brown. Drain excess. Add butter and onions, cook until tender, then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and add beef to the mixture. Simmer slowly.