Tigua Indian Definitive Bowl of Red

Chili Nation; Jane and Michael Stern

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  lbs beef round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 5  tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cayenne
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon masa harina, dissolved in
• 1⁄2 cup water
•  cooked  beans (optional)
•  cooked rice (optional)
•  bread (optional)
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a big pot, saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2. Add in beef; cook until browned.
3. Add in salt, sugar, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, tomato sauce, and 1 ½ cups water; stir to mix.
4. Bring to a boil; decrease heat to a low simmering boil and cook, partially covered, for 1 hour 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; add in masa harina mixture; return to low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
6. Serve with beans, rice, or bread on the side: all useful for muffling the heat.
7. Also helpful is a tablespoon of sour cream.