1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste