Marie'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lb. chuck or round steak
1/8 c. bay leaves (6 or 8)
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground red pepper
2 oz. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 c. cracker meal
water to taste

Preparation

Brown the chuck or round steak on medium heat.
Add the bay leaves, oregano and 2 cups water.
Boil for 1 hour.
Pour the water through strainer into cooked chili meat.
Add the remaining ingredients. Cook 3 hours. May add more chili powder, if wanted.