| 4 | tb | Bacon Drippings; or butter |
| 1 | lb | Ground Beef |
| 1/2 | c | Onion; diced |
| 1 | cn | Cream Condensed Tomato Soup; 10 1/2 oz. can |
| 1 | c | Water |
| 12 1/2 | oz | Red Kidney Beans; canned, drain & rinse |
| 1 | tb | Chili Powder; (to taste) (1 to 3) |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/8 | ts | Black Pepper |
| 1 | ts | Vinegar |