Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb. lean meat, cubed
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
shortening or oil
2 Tbsp. paprika
6 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. whole or ground cumin
salt to taste
small amount flour or cracker meal

Preparation

Toast cumin (if whole) lightly.
Saute onions and garlic in oil.
Sear meat until greyish color.
Place all in large pot.
Add water to cover.
Let simmer, stirring often, for 1 1/2 hours.