Cipherbabe's Good, Basic Chili

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil over medium high heat in a large pot.
2. 2
   Add onion and reduce heat to medium low to sweat the onions until translucent.
3. 3
   Return heat to medium high and add ground beef and brown.
4. 4
   Drain and return to pot.
5. 5
   Add beans (with liquid), tomato sauce, tomato paste and chili powder.
6. 6
   Mix thoroughly and heat through.
7. 7
   Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour.