Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (No. 2) can chili beans
1 chopped green pepper
1 lb. stew meat, diced in 1/2-inch squares
1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
1/8 tsp. paprika
2 whole cloves
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1 or 2 oz. cumin seed (this is important)
1 large onion
1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
3 garlic buds, minced

Preparation

Brown onion, garlic, green pepper, ground beef and stew meat in hog fat or bacon drippings.
Add chili powder, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, cloves, bay leaf, cumin seed and tomatoes.
Simmer for 2 hours, adding water if necessary.
Add beans; heat through. Serves 6 to 8.