Chili Craig Clairborne

1 lb chopped thin-sliced beef
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1 green pepper minced

In a large pot, brown onion and garlic in 2 TBS olive oil.
Add meet and brown.
Add tomatoes green peppers.

Stir in:
2 c water
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 TBS chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp basil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf

Simmer 2-3 hours uncovered.
Just before serving add:

1 can kidney beans

Moody made several chili recipes.  One with okra and this one without.