Ingredients: (8 servings)

1 pound ground beef

1 cup onions

1 cup chopped celery (optional)

1½ teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon garlic powder

1½ tablespoons chili powder

¾ teaspoon oregano leaves

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

2½ cups water (may need more)

14½ ounces kidney beans , drained

2 ounces spaghetti, precooked (optional)

Precook spaghetti if you are going to use.

In Dutch oven, brown beef and onions. Drain fat. Add remaining ingredients except for the beans and spaghetti. Mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add beans and spaghetti. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.