Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (fresh, minced)
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (mild or hot)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (preferred variety, mild, hot or xtreme)
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper (ground or flakes)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles (uncooked)

Method

  • Brown ground beef with onion and garlic, then drain off excess fat.
  • While browning, pour tomato sauce and water into large pot.
  • Stir in chili powder, red pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Add browned ground beef mixture. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and noodles. Cook for additional 3-4 minutes, then turn off heat.
  • Let the hot chili stand on the stove (10 minutes or so until noodles are cooked).
  • Add more water if it's thicker than you prefer and/or when reheating leftover soup.