Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. coarse ground beef
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 Tbsp. Mexene chili powder
2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. tomato paste
4 c. hot water
4 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Brown ground beef in 2 tablespoons shortening.
Add chopped onion and garlic (or use 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder).
Simmer until onion is tender.
Add Mexene chili powder, salt, tomato paste and hot water.
Cook in covered pan for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Mix 4 tablespoons flour with a little cold water and stir into the chili.
Let simmer for a few minutes.