brown meat, add to lrg pot or crockpot

chop onions and add to meat

add jar of sauce and stir; then spices, bring to boil.

reduce to low and add drained tomatoes; add beans

bring to boil again then add sugar.

let it simmer on low for at least 6 hrs.

as it simmers keep tastn to see if you want to spice it up more.