Allegani Jani’s Chili

4

pounds stew meat ground once

3

onions, chopped   

2

Tablespoons oil   

2

heaping teaspoons cumin seeds 

6

cloves garlic, mashed  

1

can tomatoes   

1

teaspoon sugar   

1/2

can beer    

2

packages chili powder  

3

teaspoons mole paste  

1

teaspoon Tabasco sauce  

1

teaspoon salt   

1

quart water   

4

jalapeno peppers, chopped  

1/4

cup masa flour   

salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat and onions in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Using a molcajete (a Mexican grinding tool), grind cumin seeds and garlic with a little water. Add to meat. In a blender, combine tomatoes, sugar, beer chili seasoning and chili powder. Add to stew along with mole paste, Tabasco sauce, salt and water and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 21/2 hours, stirring well occasionally.