"Award winning" Chili

I have been making this chili since marrying Mark. It's the only chili that I have found to like;a little stew like, a little soupy. When the ward here had their fall chili cook off, I signed up to bring a pot only because the YW were in charge and I was obligated. And - what luck - mine was chosen as the best chili of the night! And so I share:

INGREDIENTS 

- 1.5 lbs ground beef

- 1 chopped onion, or equivilant onion flakes

- 2 large cans tomatoes, puréed in a blender

- 2 large cans pinto beans (with juice)

- 4 pkgs chili seasoning

- 2 large cans water

Brown beef with onions in large pot. I use the same pot I am going to cook in to save on dishes. When  meat is cooked through, add remainder ingredients. Cook on low for 1+ hour(s) so flavors develop. Serve with your choice of toppings ( cheese, sour cream, peppers, etc)

Serves 12+. Can be changed easily by using small cans of beans and tomatoes and fewer packets of seasoning.