California Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can cut peeled tomatoes
1 c. water
salt

Preparation

Brown beef, onion and garlic in Dutch oven.
Add spices, tomatoes and water.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour.
(I add kidney beans and some spaghetti.)
It's optional.