Tex-Mex Chili

Have a hankerin' for a feast a' chili do ya now? Try fresh corn bread or corn chips and fresh salsa along side.

• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 1/2 lb ground meat (beef or bison)
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 2 tsp. dried red chilies, crushed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups red kidney beans
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 5 oz can tomato paste
  

Brown ground meat and onions in oil. Add spices and cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, tomato paste, and water. Simmer uncovered 1 hour. Add beans and simmer 1/2 hour. If simmering longer, stir occasionally and add more liquid if requred.

Serve with a garnish of chopped raw onion and shredded cheddar. Maybe even a fresh slice of bread.