Ranch Chili and Beans

Ingredients

• 3 # ground beef
• 6 C. water
• 2 Bay leaves
• 8 Cloves Garlic crushed
• 4 to 6 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 to 3 tbsp paprika
• 2 (15 o.z.) can Ranch style beans

Directions

• Cook ground beef in a large dutch oven until browned, stirring to
• cumble; drain off pan drippings. Add water and bay leaves; cover and
• simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours. Add next 9 ingredients; simmer 30
• minutes. Stir in beans; simmer an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
• Yield: 6 to 8 servings.