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Cook ground beef and onion in 3 T hot butter until browned.
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Add the kidney beans and tomato soup and cook 10 minutes.
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Combine the chili powder, flour, water and salt and make into paste. Blend into ground beef mixture.
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Bring to a boil and then cover and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, 45 minutes. Depending on your taste, feel free to add more or less chili powder. Serve hot -- with crackers or warm bread.
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If you like your chili less thick, just add the chili powder in step three and omit the flour, water and salt.