Dave'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground round or chuck
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. tomatoes, diced
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. black pepper
4 c. tomato juice
1/2 tsp. red pepper sauce (optional)
2 cans light red kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 Tbsp. masa flour or cornstarch

Preparation

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic powder until beef is light brown and onion is tender; drain.
Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, pepper, tomato juice and red pepper sauce, if desired.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Stir in beans.
Heat to boiling.
For thicker chili add Masa flour or cornstarch and stir well.
Reduce heat; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve with shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese.