Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste