Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        ground beef or
                        cubed lean stew beef
   1      can           (8 oz) tomato sauce
   1      can           (6 oz) tomato paste
   1      can           (16 oz) stewed tomatoes -- optional
   2      tablespoons   chili powder
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      hot pepper sauce -- or more

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. (Add a can of your favorite beans if you wish. )