Large can chili beans with sauce or add spices 
3/4 can of water 
Garlic, minced to taste 
onion, minced to taste 
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
1/2 cup brown rice (instant is easy) 
1 15-16 ounce can stewed tomatoes 
1 bay leaf 
Chili powder, to taste 
salt, to taste 
pepper, to taste 

add a can of green chilies etc., to add more spice if desired.