Mike'S Fantastic Chili Con Carne With Beans

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 medium onions
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 (40 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1/2 whole green bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons tequila (optional)

1. Combine the ground beef and onions in a kettle until meat is brown.
2. Drain fat.
3. Then add the remaining ingredients, except for the flour and 1/2 cup of water.
4. Stir to blend.
5. Cover and simmer for 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. When done, mix the 3 tbsp of flour with the 1/2 cup of cold water into the chili, mixing well until desired thickness.
7. Remove bay leaf and enjoy.

ground beef, onions, tomatoes, italianstyle, water, dark red kidney beans, green bell pepper, garlic, salt, oregano, chili powder, coriander, cumin, red pepper, bay leaf, flour, cold water, tequila

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mikes-fantastic-chili-con-carne-with-beans-10875 (may not work)