Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, chopped
4 c. water
4 lb. ground beef
2 large onions, diced
4 Tbsp. shortening
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 bay leaves
2 tsp. oregano
4 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt or to taste
6 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. parsley flakes
cayenne or black pepper to taste
2 tsp. sugar
3 to 5 Tbsp. flour
cold water or tomato juice

Preparation

Brown beef and onions in shortening.
Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, salt, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook, covered, stirring occasionally for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Add water if chili gets too thick during cooking.
Add parsley 30 minutes before chili is ready.
Mix flour with cold water or tomato juice to form a paste and add to chili to thicken.
Stir thoroughly.