Chili

3 lb. lean ground beef
1 qt. water
6 Tbsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. paprika
10 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 c. olive oil
2 bay leaves
3 tsp. salt
1 tsp oregano or marjoram

Thickening:
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
6 Tbsp. corn meal

Heat olive oil in pot and sear (not brown) meat. Add water and bay leaves and simmer (covered) 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add other ingredients, except thickening and cook 30 more minutes.

Mix thickening with cold water to reach batter like consistency. Add and cook 5 minutes, sirring constantly. Add more water if desired.

Steve Whitworth
Frankie's Son-in-Law