Tyler Texas Chili

6 Servings

2 lb ground round
2 bay leaves
3 lg onions
2 cn (28 oz) tomatoes
7 cloves garlic
1 md bell pepper, diced
3 t cumin, Ground
2 cn (12 oz) tomato paste
3 t cayenne pepper
1 cn (28 oz) chili beans
1 T red pepper flakes
3 oz jalapeno peppers, Canned
5 T chili powder, Sliced
Brown beef, onions, and bell pepper.
Add garlic. When browned add rest of the ingredients except beans and jalapenos. Simmer for 2 hours.
Add beans and jalapeno peppers and simmer for one hour longer.