Easy Chili Recipe

Shortening or vegetable oil: 1 or 2 teaspoons

Good quality lean ground beef or ground sirloin: 1-1/2 to 2 pounds

Chopped white onion: 1 large

Good quality chili power: 3 heaping tablespoons - I like Gebhardt's brand.

Paprika:

Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon - (NOT garlic salt)

Cumin: 1 teaspoon (omit if you don't like cumin)

Salt and black pepper:

Ranch Style Beans: 1 large can (about 25-32 oz) **

Pinto beans: 1 large can (about 25-32 oz)

Kidney beans: 1 small can (about 15 oz) (optional)