Joe Cooper's chili con carne

1. 1

   Cut the meat into quarter-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large kettle and add the meat.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring, until the meat loses its raw, red look.

4. 4

   Add the four cups of water and bring to the boil.

5. 5

   Cover and let Simmer one and one-half to two hours.

6. 6

   Add the bay leaves, chili powder, salt, garlic, cumin, oregano, pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar and paprika.

7. 7

   Stir and cover.

8. 8

   Cook 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Blend the flour with the cold water and stir in the corn meal, using enough liquid to prevent lumping.

10. 10

    Add this, stirring, to the chili.

11. 11

    Cook, stirring often, about five minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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