Houston Style Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion
1 minced garlic bud
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 c. water
5 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. fat
2 Tbsp. flour
1 can tomatoes
1/2 c. celery
1/2 c. chopped green peppers
1 can red kidney beans

Preparation

Brown meat and drain.
Add other ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 hours.