2 lbs ground beef (browned) |
2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans |
1/2 cup onion (diced) |
3 cups water |
3 beef bouillon cubes |
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup chili powder |
1 tablespoon garlic powder |
2 tablespoons cumin |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon black pepper (for a little more heat) (optional) |
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (for a lot more heat) (optional) |
2 cups macaroni (cooked) (optional) |