Basic Chili
["2 lb. lean ground beef", "2 garlic cloves, crushed", "1 tsp. oregano", "2 (15 oz.) cans tomatoes", "3 to 5 Tbsp. chili powder", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained", "1 c. chopped onions", "1 Tbsp. ground cumin", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce", "3 Tbsp. water", "cayenne pepper to taste (optional)"]
["In a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven, brown beef.", "Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are transparent.", "Add herbs, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder.", "Simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.", "Blend flour and water and add to mixture. Stir well and cook 20 minutes.", "Add beans.", "Add cayenne pepper if hot chili is desired.", "Cook 10 minutes.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["lean ground beef", "garlic", "oregano", "tomatoes", "chili powder", "flour", "kidney beans", "onions", "ground cumin", "salt", "tomato sauce", "water", "cayenne pepper"]