A Different Chili

• 2-3 cups water
• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 t ground cinnamon
• 3/4 t ground cumin
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 2 T chili powder
• 3/4 t black pepper
• 1/2 t red pepper
• 1/2 t ground allspice
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 2.25 oz can sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chili peppers, finely chopped (can omit but not recommended)

Brown ground beef in a large pot. (I do not drain.)

Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Then simmer about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Or place in a crock pot and cook on high 2 hours or low 4 hours.

Serves 6