New Mexico Chili Soup No. 2585

2 tablespoons oil

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion -- chopped

1 tablespoon flour

16 ounces tomatoes -- canned

1/2 teaspoon garlic -- minced

4 green chiles -- peel, seed, chop

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 pinch cumin

water -- as needed salt -- to taste

Heat the oil in a skillet. Brown the meat and onion. Stir in the flour. Add the tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes with a fork. Stir in the garlic, chile peppers , chili powder and cumin. Season with salt. Add enough water to moisten the mix ture. Simmer for several hours

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves