Italian-style Chili

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Borden, Inc.
 * Makes about 2 quarts

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * ¾ cup chopped onion
 * 1 jar tomato and basil pasta sauce (26 oz)
 * 1½ cups water
 * 1 can whole tomatoes, undrained and broken (14.5 oz)
 * 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained ( 4 oz)
 * 2 oz sliced pepperoni (⅓ cup)
 * 1 tbsp beef bouillon or 3 beef bouillon cubes
 * 1 tbsp chili powder
 * 2 tsp sugar

Directions

 * 1) In large kettle or Dutch oven, brown meat with onions; pour off fat.
 * 2) Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Garnish as desired.
 * 5) Refrigerate leftovers.