1 pound ground chuck
1 small onion -- chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 - 16 oz can chili hot beans -- undrained
1 - 6 oz can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Combine first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; cook until beef is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain and return to Dutch oven. Add beans and remaining ingredients; cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 6 cups