grandpa johnson's (ward) chili con carne

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef (93/100 or 90/100)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 - green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) hunt's petite diced tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
• 1 small bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• - tabasco sauce, if desired