Tigua Indian Definitive Bowl of Red

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Chili Nation; Jane and Michael Stern"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 55mins
• Ingredients: 18
• 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.