Abilene Annual Chili Super Bowl Recipe

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 Italian O.K.)
1 ts Cayenne pepper
2 tb Paprika
46 oz V-8 juice
1 c Onions; chopped
16 oz Peeled tomatoes (Mexican Style for extra kick)
4 cans Pinto beans

Brown beef and drain. Add all ingredients and cover. Cook for 7-17 hours on medium high.