Sooz'S Chili (Ground Beef And Beans) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef (lean)
1 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar (or equivalent splenda)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans (with liquid)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan brown ground beef. In the last few minutes drain off the excess fat.
Add cumin, garlic, paprika, oregano, onion powder, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, sugar, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes and mix well.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Add both cans of beans with their liquid.
Cover and simmer for an additional hour (or more!).
Serve in bowls over crumbled corn bread topped with shredded cheese and onions (for those who like onions).
****Sometimes I just brown the ground beef, add all of the rest of the the ingredients and then dump everything in a crock pot to simmer on low all day.***.