Chili!!!

I need to preface this recipe with the fact that it is not a precise art. All these measurements are estimates and are adjusted according to my constantly taste testing through the process of making the chili.

1 lb. of ground beef
1 medium onion
4-6 cloves garlic
1/2 c. cranberry juice
1 can beef broth or 2 c. beef stock
a dash of allspice
1 whole fresh bay leaf or 1 tsp. dried bay leaves*note if a whole fresh leaf is used it should be removed after it fulfills it's purpose in flavoring the chili
1, 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1, 15 oz. can tomato sauce(more may be needed depending on how thick or not thick you want your chili to be)
1 can of black beans
1 can red beans(this is just my prefer combination of beans, it can be whatever beans you want) add more beans if you feel it needs it
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp. pepper(more if you prefer)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. chipotle pepper seasoning(opt)

This all happens in one pot so make sure it is large enough. Brown ground beef adding chopped onion at the end. Continue sauteing the onion and beef until the onion become a little translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Pour in the cranberry juice, 1/2 of the beef broth, bay leaf and allspice and bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes. If the bayleaf is whole at this point you'll remove it. Add the tomatoes, sauce, rest of beef broth and bean and stir together. Now go to town with your creative juices and use your taste buds as your best recipe. Add in all the spices, taste, and adjust accordingly. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Feel free to experiment. I have been wanting to experiment with maybe some chili de arbol or chili in adobo and other various chili spices or chili's in sauces.