Warm and Hearty Chili

Name: Warm and Hearty Chili
Ingredients: 1 large onion (chopped); 2 cloves of garlic (chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds ground beef (ground turkey or chicken can also be used); 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/4 cup chili powder; 2 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce; Optional: 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney or pinto beans; 16 ounces water (use tomato sauce can to measure); 1 tablespoon masa corn flour; 4 tablespoons water