TRADITIONAL CHILI

serves 8
recommended sides and toppings: baked potatoes, salad; shredded cheddar cheese, diced raw onion, oyster crackers, sour cream, diced tomatoes
1 lb ground beef

½ cup chopped onion

1 16 oz can kidney beans

1 16 oz can refried beans

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1 cup water

½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic salt

1/8 teaspoon each pepper and cayenne (ground red pepper)

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon molasses (optional)

Brown beef with onions in a pan or skillet and pour off fat. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.