Brenda'S Spicy Chili
["2 lb ground beef", "1 or 2 cans dark red kidney beans (optional)", "1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes", "1 1/2 c. chopped onions", "1/4 c. chili powder", "2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper", "salt and black pepper to taste"]
["In skillet, cook onions and ground beef together until beef is brown and onions are translucent.", "Salt and pepper to taste. Drain and empty into a large pot.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Add 4 to 5 cups of water and bring to a rapid boil.", "Simmer for 1 to 2 hours."]
["ground beef", "dark red kidney beans", "tomatoes", "onions", "chili powder", "red pepper", "salt"]