Hunter's Chili Recipe

1 pound ground beef

2 cups chopped onions

1 large green pepper, chopped

4 cups water

1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

2 cans (16 ounces each ) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (4 ounces each ) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 bay leaves