Western Chili Con Carne

      Yield: 4 Servings

    1/2 c  onion,Chopped

      1    clove garlic,minced

      2 T  oil

    3/4 lb beef,Ground

  3 1/3 c  cooked,drained beans -

           -pinto,kidney or pink

      1 c  water

      3 t  chili powder

      1 t  paprika

    3/4 t  salt

    1/2 t  oregano,crushed

    1/4 t  pepper

    1/8 t  cumin,Ground

      1    bay leaf

      1 ds cayenne pepper (optional)

      1 cn tomatoes (14-16 oz.)

  4 1/2 t  yellow corn meal

Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.  Add ground beef and

brown, breaking apart with a fork.  Stir in beans, water, seasonings

and tomatoes; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered,

about 1-1/2 hours; stir occasionally.  To thicken, slowly add corn

mean, stirring constantly; cook over medium-high heat until mixture