1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. can red kidney beans
1 can tomato soup
1/2 c. ketchup
3/4 c. elbow macaroni
5 strips bacon, cooked; drained and crumbled
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/3 c. water
4 oz. process cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Cook beef in 12 inch skillet until meat begins to turn color. Add onion, salt and pepper, and cook until meat is well browned. Pour excess fat. Add beans, soup, ketchup, macaroni, bacon, chili powder and water. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 25 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and serve.