Many lovers of chili will not usually use ground beef (me too). However, this mixture is as good as some of the award winners off of the can label.

1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, minced
2-3 cloves minced garlic or 1 tsp. powder
2 tsp. chili powder
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can diced green chilies
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. liquid smoke
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans Campbell Ranchero beans (no substitute)

In a 3-quart pot, brown beef, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Add beans, liquid smoke, diced chilies and bring to low boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Do not serve with rice as the label suggests. Yuk! Sprinkle with sharp Cheddar cheese in each serving bowl. Preparation and cooking time, 1 hour.