Bean-less Chili Stew or Dip

2.25 pounds ground beef (browned, drained)
6 cloves minced garlic
3-16 ounce cans tomato sauce (1 more if needed)
2 Tablespoons of chili power
1 & 1/2 teaspoons of basil
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of onion powder (if kids aren't involved you can use a real chopped onion instead)

simmer in crock pot until flavors blended and turns dark red color
serve with tortilla scoops & grated cheese