Yield: 8 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pounds | GROUND BEEF |
| 1 cup | ONIONS (OPTIONAL) |
| 1 cup | CHOPPED CELERY (OPTIONAL) |
| 1½ teaspoon | SUGAR |
| ½ teaspoon | SALT |
| ¾ teaspoon | GARLIC POWDER |
| 1½ tablespoon | CHILI POWDER |
| ¾ teaspoon | OREGANO LEAVES |
| ¼ teaspoon | PEPPER |
| 15 ounces | TOMATO SAUCE |
| 6 ounces | TOMATO PASTE |
| 2½ cup | WATER (MAY NEED MORE) |
| 14½ ounce | BEANS (KIDNEY), DRAINED |
| 2 ounces | SPAGHETTI (OPTIONAL) |
IN A LARGE POT, BROWN BEEF AND ONIONS. DRAIN JUICES. ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT FOR THE BEANS AND SPAGHETTI. MIX WELL. BRING MIXTURE TO A BOIL. REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER, COVERED, FOR 30 MINUTES. ADD BEANS AND SPAGHETTI. SIMMER, UNCOVERED, FOR 10 MINUTES TO HEAT BEANS.
NOTE: IF USING SPAGHETTI, BREAK INTO 2" PIECES AND THEN PRECOOK.
NOTE: CHILI MAY NEED MORE WATER, ADD AS NEEDED.