Mince garlic cloves finely and dice the yellow onion. Heat a large stock pot on medium with olive oil and add garlic and onion. Mix in tomato paste.

Once it’s browned somewhat, add in tomato sauce, chili style tomatoes, black beans and stir together.

Next add in the lean ground beef – then your spices - paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Lastly – add just 1 cup of water. Stir this all together and bring to a boil.

Let this simmer on medium uncovered for about an hour. The longer you let it go, the thicker it will become.