Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
5 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 c. water
dash black pepper
1 can peeled tomatoes
1 green pepper
1 can kidney beans

Preparation

Brown meat with onions and drain excess fat.
Add drained can of kidney beans with other ingredients.
Bring to a boil then simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 hours.