To prepare a tony palermos michigan champ chili beef recipe, combine the following ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon dried or fresh thyme, if desired 2 tbsp. dried paprika 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 14 cup cornstarch 2 cups water Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the beef in the roasting pan and roast for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.