sized yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped • Garlic, peeled and chopped fine • Olive oil • Ground cumin • Bay leaves • Ground beef • Chili powder (hot Mexican style by McCormick) • Petite cut diced tomatoes with zesty jalapeños. Or 1 large can. • Black beans (do not drain) • Salt • Cider vinegar • Crushed red chili peppers/pepper flakes