Ida'S Chili

• 2 to 2 1/2 lb. beef, cut into cubes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. chopped carrots
• 2 to 3 c. beef stock
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 2 bay leaves, crushed
• 1/3 c. tomato paste
• 1 to 2 red peppers
• salt to taste
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder and 2 c. beans

1. Brown beef in a large skillet with oil.
2. Remove.
3. Lightly brown onion, celery, carrots and garlic.
4. Add oregano, cumin, bay leaves, flour, tomato paste and chili powder.
5. Cook about 2 minutes.
6. Add beef and stock.
7. Bring to boil.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer and add red pepper and salt to taste.
9. Cook until beef is tender.

beef, clove garlic, onion, celery, carrots, beef stock, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, red peppers, salt, oil, flour, chili powder

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=192255 (may not work)