Texas Red Chili

6 Servings

1/4 lb suet, finely chopped
6 lb lean beef, coarsly cubed
1 c chili powder (about 4 1/2 ou
2 T cumin seeds (or groun) Crushed
2 T oregano, Ground
2 T salt
1 T cayenne pepper
4 cl garlic, minced
2 qt beef stock (or beef br) Canned
1/2 c masa harina (or corn meal)
1/2 c cold water
Fry suet in a large heavy kettle until crisp. Then add beef, about 1 pound at a time, and brown, stiring as it cooks. Remove each pound after browning. When all meat is browned, return it to kettle and add seasonings and beef stock or broth. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 2 hours. Skim off fat. Combine masa harina or corn meal with cold water and stir thoroughly into chili. Simmer 30 minutes. Makes about 3 3/4 quarts.