Gringo Chili

      Yield: 8 Servings

      2 T  bacon grease

      1    medium onion coarsely choppe

      2 lb lean chuck,Coarse Ground

      2 T  red pepper flakes,Dried

      2 T  chili powder

      1 t  ground oregano,Dried

      2 T  cumin,Ground

      5    cloves of garlic,Crushed

      4    10 1/2 oz cans tomato soup

      2    10 1/2 oz cans of onion soup

      2 T  masa harina

Melt the bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat and add the

onions and sautee until the onion becomes transparent. Combaine the

oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 Tblspn of the cumin. Add this

to and cook until the meat is browned. Stir-in the soups and bring to

a boil. Add the masa harina at this point and reduce heat to simmer.

Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the remaining cumin at