2 pounds 93% lean ground beef

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoon chili powder

2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 small onion, minced

2 cloves crushed garlic

1/4 cup minced red bell pepper

1/2 cup water

1 cup tomato sauce

1 bay leaf

Brown the beef in a large nonstick skillet over high heat, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. When no longer pink add 2 teaspoons of the cumin along with the remaining dry spices, onion, bell pepper and garlic, stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes until soft, then transfer to the slow cooker along with 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on high 3 hours or low 6 to 8. Discard the bay leaf and add the remaining teaspoon of cumin.