Big Time Chili

      Yield: 4 Servings

  1 1/2 lb lean beef,cut 1/8 cubes

      6 T  chili powder

      1    bottle dos equis beer (or

           -any)

           - other,kind of beer

      1 T  salt

      1 lg onion,minced

      2 T  garlic,Minced

      4 c  brown stock

Combine the chili powder and salt in a bowl, pour beer over mix, and

set aside. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a sufficiently-sized saute

pan until it smokes. Add beef, using a fork to break up any pieces

which stick together. Cook, strring occasionally, over high heat

until meat is well sered (but not burnt). Add onions and garlic,

reduce heat, cook until onions are translucent. If meat has been

seared in small batches, add all meat, onions and garlic to a

stockpot. Add beer/spice mixture to pot. Cook until liquid is well

reduced (be careful not to scorch). After liquid has reduced, add 2

cups of stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for