Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1 medium-size garlic, finely cut
• 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 (No. 303) can kidney beans
• 1/2 lb. spaghetti

Directions

1. Heat a heavy skillet over moderate heat.
2. Add hamburger, onion and garlic.
3. Stir until meat is browned.
4. Stir in next 3 ingredients well.
5. Turn beans (that have been rinsed in cold water and drained) and tomatoes into meat mixture.
6. Heat to boiling; add spaghetti.
7. Reduce heat to simmer.
8. Cook 30 minutes, stirring often.
9. If chili is too thick, add a little hot water.
10. Serves 4.