Basic Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a 5-quart Dutch oven, brown beef.
Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are transparent.
Add herbs, salt, tomatoes, 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 and seasonings.