Microwave Chili Super Bowl

Ingredients

• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin seed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp cilantro
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 46 ounces V-8 juice
• 1 cup onions; chopped
• 16 ounces peeled tomatoes
• 4 cans pinto or kidney beans, optional