Cattle Drive Chili
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons chili powder combined with 3 tablespoons water
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 16-ounce can red kidney beans
Season beef with salt then brown in hot skillet. Add onions, water, chili paste, tomatoes, and sugar. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Uncover and cook for another 1/2 hour.
Add kidney beans, with liquid, and heat. Water can be added for desired consistency.
