Marie'S Chili
["6 lb. chuck or round steak", "1/8 c. bay leaves (6 or 8)", "1 Tbsp. oregano", "2 c. water", "1 Tbsp. paprika", "1 Tbsp. garlic powder", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ground red pepper", "2 oz. chili powder", "1 Tbsp. cumin", "1 c. cracker meal", "water to taste"]
["Brown the chuck or round steak on medium heat.", "Add the bay leaves, oregano and 2 cups water.", "Boil for 1 hour.", "Pour the water through strainer into cooked chili meat.", "Add the remaining ingredients. Cook 3 hours. May add more chili powder, if wanted."]
["bay leaves", "oregano", "water", "paprika", "garlic powder", "salt", "ground red pepper", "chili powder", "cumin", "meal", "water"]