Chili

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

½ tsp. ground oregano

¼ tsp. pepper

½ tsp. salt

2 cans (15 ½  oz. each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Cayenne pepper to taste, if desired for added spiciness

Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in frying pan; drain.  Transfer to 4 quart pot; add 1 cup of water and remaining ingredients except the beans.  Simmer for at least half an hour.  Add the beans during the last 10 minutes of simmering.