Apocalypse Chili

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 13 mins
• Serves: 6

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)

Directions

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!