Casi-Style Chili

      Yield: 6 Servings

      4    jalape#o chiles stems &

           -deveined,h,alved

      4 T  chili powder

      1 T  paprika

      2 lb beef chuck

      1 md onion,chopped

      2 T  kidney suet,chopped

           -substitute vegeta

      8 oz tomato sauce

     12 oz beer

      2 c  beef stock

      3 t  cumin,ground

      2 t  garlic powder

      1 t  pepper,black

    1/4 c  masa harina (finely,Ground

           -maize fl,our)

Cut beef into 1-1/2" cubes.  Brown the meat and onions in oil or fat.

Add the tomato sauce, beer, beef stock, chiles, cumin, garlic, black

pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the Chili Powder. Simmer the chili over

a low head for 2 hours until the meat is tender.

To thicken, make a thin paste of the masa and water. Quickly stir

this into the chili -- if done too slowly it will lump.

Add the remaining Chili Powder and Paprika.  Simmer for an additional