Bowl ORed

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lard, butter, bacon drippings, or rendered beef fat
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 pounds lean beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 medium-size garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ground hot chile or to taste
  • 1/4 cup ground mild chile
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • About 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat lard in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Add meat, garlic, ground chiles, and cumin to pot.
  5. 5
    Break up any lumps.
  6. 6
    Stir in the water and salt.
  7. 7
    Return to heat.
  8. 8
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender and the flavors are well blended.
  9. 9
    Add more water if necessary.
  10. 10
    Taste and adjust seasonings.

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