Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin (ground comino seed)
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. sage
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. water or beer
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. powdered milk
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans