Fast and Easy Chili

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  
• 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
  
• 1 16-oz. can red kidney or black beans
  
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 8oz. can tomato paste
• 4 teaspoons chili powder

In 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in soup mix, drained beans, water, tomato paste, and chili powder. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked rice.

Submitted by: Becky Brenner