Alice Middleton's Chili

Alice Middleton's Chili
1 Lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Chili Powder, to taste
2 cans chili beans
1 can dark red kidney beans
1 large can tomato juice, OR 2 cans of tomato sauce & desired amount of water
Pasta (we use macaroni or spaghetti pasta)

Brown the ground beef and onion together. Drain any grease. Season with salt, pepper and chili powder.

Combine the meat mixture and beans with the tomato juice or sauce. Cook on medium heat for at least 1 hour, and add any additional water if necessary. Add the pasta, and cook an additional 15 minutes.

You can also make this in a crock pot if you'd like... Combine it together in the crock pot and cook on hi for 4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.