Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1 medium onion
1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. flour
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. water

Preparation

Heat shortening in a saucepan.
Add onion, beef and salt. Cook slowly for 5 minutes occasionally.
Stir in chili powder, flour, tomatoes and water.
Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Add more water, if needed.