Chili Con Carne

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4 pounds ground beef

3 tablespoons shortening

2 cups chopped onion

2 garlic cloves -- crushed

4 tablespoons chili powder

3 beef bouillon cubes -- crushed

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup beef stock

1 can tomatoes -- 28 ozs.

1 can tomato paste -- 8 oz.

4 cans red kidney beans -- 1 lb cans

Heat shortening in skillet and brown beef, discard fat. Combine all ingredients in removable liner, stirring well. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours; high 4-5 hours or auto 6-7 hours.