Abilene texas chili

3 lb Lean ground beef
      3 tb Brown sugar
      1 ts thyme
      1 ts Salt
      1 ts Cumin seed
      1 ts garlic powder
      2    Bay leaves
      1 ts Cilantro
    1/4 ts Oregano (Mexican preferred)
      1 ts Cayenne pepper
      2 tb Paprika
     46 oz V-8 juice
      1 c  Onions; chopped
     16 oz Peeled tomatoes
      4 c  Pinto or kidney beans
 
  Brown beef and drain fat. Add all ingredients and cover. Cook for 4 hours
  or so on medium.
 
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