No Tomato Beef Chili

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chili
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

3 pounds lean beef -- diced
1 quart water
3 teaspoons salt
5 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoons sugar
---THICKENER
6 tablespoons corn meal
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup liquid shortening
8 tablespoons chili pods or chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper
3 tablespoons paprika
1 cup water
 

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in large pot, add meat and sear over high heat. Stir constantly until meat is gray, but not brown. Add water and cover, cook over low fire for 1 1/2 hrs. 2. Add remaining ingredients, except thickening, and cook at a bubbling simmer 30 min. 3. Mix thickening ingredients together, add to chili mixture, cook about 5 min., stirring to prevent sticking. More water may be added for desired consistency. Notes: For milder flavor, cut chili powder and red pepper in half, but add 2 more tbs. paprika for color.