Apocalypse Chili

Description: A pretty darned good rendition created by my husband. Slightly spicy, but not too much for us lightweights.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 7 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon beef base (I use Better Than Boullion)

Steps:

1. Brown and drain ground beef.
2. Add water, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion flakes, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer, covered, for ½ hour stirring occasionally.
3. Make a roux from the flour and a bit of water….start with 1 tablespoon and increase to a thick but pourable consistency. Add roux to chili. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Chow down, toots!