Chili Con Carne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can chilies and tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
3 whole cloves
1 1/2 c. water
canned or cooked dry pinto beans

Preparation

Brown beef in a Dutch oven or large pot.
Add all ingredients except beans and simmer 1 hour.
Add beans and cook to heat through.
Cooked elbow macaroni can be added for a hearty one-dish meal.