Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2       tb           Oil
   2       lb           Chili meat *
   1       large        Onion, chopped med.
   2       cloves       Garlic, minced
   2       ts           Cumin
   2       tb           Chili powder
   3       c            Canned tomatoes, w/joice
  12       oz           Beer **
                        Salt/pepper to taste

Preparation:

Heat the oil (your choice of low-smoke type) in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, onion and garlic, cook until browned. Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir to blend. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add to meat with the juice. Stir in beer. Simmer over low heat, uncovered for 1-2 hours, adding more beer or water as necessary. * If chili meat not available, use stew or soup meat.