1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

1 (10.5 oz) can onion soup

1 cup dried red kidney beans

4 cups water

3 tbsp chili powder

1&1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp sugar

3/4 tsp Tabasco sauce

Traditional Way: Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low 3 hours, or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. Serves 4-6.

Modern Way: Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Place ground beef and remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well. Cover. Cook on high 8-10 hours. Serves 4-6.

Recipe by Anita Sharpe Alexander

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