Santa Fe Red

Directions

1. 1
   Pour beer, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste into a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Mix throughly and set aside.
3. 3
   Into a large cast iron pot melt 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
4. 4
   Saute the meat with the onions and 1/2 of the garlic.
5. 5
   When the meat is fairly well done, pour mixture in the bowl, into the pot and stir well.
6. 6
   Add the rest of the garlic, 2 tablespoons of cumin, the pepper flakes, salt, and the oregano as it cooks.
7. 7
   Bring to a medium boil for 5 to 8 minutes, then reduce heat to Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs.
8. 8
   Stirring frequently.
9. 9
   5 minutes before taking off of the heat add the remianing cumin and stir well.
10. 10
    You may water by the 1/2 cup if necessary to make this less thick or masa harina (fine ground yellow cornmeal) by the 1/4 cup to thicken it.