Chuck Wagon Beans

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 pound ground beef
1/2 clove garlic
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt

Saut onions in bacon drippings until soft. Add ground beef and brown. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 35 to 40 minutes.

NOTE: To make more for a crowd, just add more meat, beans and tomato sauce.