Title: All-beef texas chili
 Categories: Beef
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
    1/3 c  (approximately) corn oil
      6 lb Beef chuck -- in 1/2-inch
           Cubes
        c  Minced onion
    1/3 c  Minced garlic
      3 c  (approximately) beef broth
      3 c  Flat beer
  1 1/2 c  Water
    1/4 c  High-quality chili powder,
           Or more -- to taste
      6 lb Tomatoes (three 2 lb. cans)
           Drained and chopped
    1/3 c  Tomato paste
  1 1/2 tb Minced fresh oregano
      3 tb Cumin seed
           Salt -- to taste
           Cayenne pepper -- to taste
           Masa harina or cornmeal --
           If needed
 
  1. In a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, warm 3
  tablespoons of the oil. Brown beef in batches, adding more oil as
  necessary and transferring meat with a slotted spoon to a large
  stockpot when well browned. Do not crowd skillet.
  
  2. Reduce heat to moderately low. Add onion and garlic and saute until
  softened (about 10 minutes). Add to stockpot along with broth, beer,
  the water, chili powder, tomato, tomato paste, and oregano.
  
  3. In a small skillet over low heat, toast cumin seed until fragrant;
  do not allow to burn. Grind in an electric minichopper or with a
  mortar and pestle. Add to stockpot.
  
  4. Over high heat bring mixture to a simmer. Add salt, cayenne, and
  more chili powder to taste. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and
  cook, partially covered, until beef is tender (about 1-1/2 hours).
  Check occasionally and add more broth if mixture seems dry. If chili
  is too thin when meat is tender, stir in up to 2 tablespoons masa
  harina. Cook an additional 5 minutes to thicken. Serve chili hot.