Mom's Chili

      Yield: 4 Servings

      1 lb beef,Ground

      2 lg yellow onions,chopped

      1 lb kidney beans

    1/2 lb tomato paste

      6 oz water

      3    garlic cloves (or more,to

           -taste)

      1    bay leaf

      1    ketchup (1 glub)

      1 T  chili powder (or more to

           -taste)

Brown the meat and onions, separately if desired.  In a large, heavy

pot, combine the meat and onions, and the other ingredients except

the chili powder.  Simmer at least one hour. Six or more hours is