Homemade Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1 can chili powder
1 can tomato puree
1 qt. mashed canned tomatoes
1 c. catsup
1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed
1 Tbsp. red pepper (1/4 tsp. for milder flavor)
2 bay leaves
1 qt. hot water

Preparation

Chop onion and garlic (fine), browning in shortening.
Add chili powder and bay leaves.
Add meat.
Add puree, mashed tomatoes and water, then cook slowly for 1/2 hour, or until meat is done.
Thicken with 1/2 cup flour or enough to thicken it. Salt to taste.