Homemade Chili
["2 lb. ground beef", "1 Tbsp. shortening", "1 large onion", "1 clove garlic", "1 can chili powder", "1 can tomato puree", "1 qt. mashed canned tomatoes", "1 c. catsup", "1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed", "1 Tbsp. red pepper (1/4 tsp. for milder flavor)", "2 bay leaves", "1 qt. hot water"]
["Chop onion and garlic (fine), browning in shortening.", "Add chili powder and bay leaves.", "Add meat.", "Add puree, mashed tomatoes and water, then cook slowly for 1/2 hour, or until meat is done.", "Thicken with 1/2 cup flour or enough to thicken it. Salt to taste."]
["ground beef", "shortening", "onion", "clove garlic", "chili powder", "tomato puree", "tomatoes", "catsup", "cumin", "red pepper", "bay leaves", "water"]