Homemade Chili

1 lb. ground beef, cooked
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 tsp. crushed garlic
4 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 can chili beans
1 tsp. salt
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste, plus 6 cans water

• Cook ground beef in soup pot.
• Add chopped onion to cooked beef and cook until tender.
• Add each ingredient to the beef, mixing gently over simmering heat.
• Simmer chili at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Taste during the cooking and add spices to desired taste.
  
  Sheila Witherington
  This recipe is not nearly as spicey as the chili my mother used to make, but this one is good. You can also substitute tomato juice for the tomato paste and water. Add more chili powder, plus cayenne for a spicier chili. Serve with corn chips, crackers, grated cheese, sour cream, and other toppings as desired.