5 lb. lean beef, cubed or coarsely ground
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp salt
3/4 cup olive oil
5 Tbsp flour
5 garlic cloves, minced
6 – 8 Tbsp ground chili
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
Cooked beans or rice (optional)
Chopped onion (optional)
Combine 1 quart water, lean beef, sugar and salt; bring to boil, skim and reduce heat immediately to a simmer. Do not let boil again.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes without browning. Add garlic, ground chili, pepper, oregano and cumin to oil; cook briefly and add entire mixture to meat. Simmer the meat for about 1 1/2 hours until tender.
Can be served with cooked beans or rice. Chopped onion may be added if desired.
