1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 can pinto beans, rinsed off
1 (12 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (12 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 c. picante sauce
Salt to taste
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef and half of the chopped onion. Drain. Add the beef mixture and the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese, in a crock pot. Use spices more or less to taste. Cook 2 hours on high. Serve in bowls. Sprinkle with cheese. Great with nachos or warmed, buttered tortillas.