2 pounds ground beef or venison |
2 cups chopped onion |
4 cups canned or handmade tomato sauce |
4 cups water |
1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste |
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce |
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed |
1 tablespoon seasoned salt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
3 bay leaves |
chili powder to taste |
optional: hot pepper sauce to taste |
garnish: shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, sour cream, corn chips |
