Basic Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. oregano
2 (15 oz.) cans tomatoes
3 to 5 Tbsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 c. chopped onions
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. salt
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
3 Tbsp. water
cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation

In a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven, brown beef.
Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are transparent.
Add herbs, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder.
Simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Blend flour and water and add to mixture. Stir well and cook 20 minutes.
Add beans.
Add cayenne pepper if hot chili is desired.
Cook 10 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.