My Mom's Chili

This is the chili my mom always made for us growing up, and it has become one of my husband's very favorite things to make. We usually use fresh garlic in place of the garlic powder, 4 or 5 cloves chopped up. We usually garnish with shredded CheddarJack cheese and serve with garlic bread.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can  tomato soup
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1  can red kidney beans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 -2  tablespoon chili powder

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onion together; drain fat and return to pan.
2. Add remaining ingredients to pan and mix well.
3. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours or until chili is thick.
4. Stir occasionally to prevent bottom from burning.