Apocalypse Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups water
14 ounces diced tomatoes
7 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon beef base (I use Better Than Boullion)

Preparation

Brown and drain ground beef.
Add water, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion flakes, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 1/2 hour stirring occasionally.
Make a roux from the flour and a bit of water....start with 1 tablespoon and increase to a thick but pourable consistency. Add roux to chili. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Chow down, toots!