Mike'S Fantastic Chili Con Carne With Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
1 cup water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 (40 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1/2 whole green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoons tequila (optional)

Preparation

Combine the ground beef and onions in a kettle until meat is brown.
Drain fat.
Then add the remaining ingredients, except for the flour and 1/2 cup of water.
Stir to blend.
Cover and simmer for 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
When done, mix the 3 tbsp of flour with the 1/2 cup of cold water into the chili, mixing well until desired thickness.
Remove bay leaf and enjoy.