Cookbook:Frito Pie Chili

This chili is intended for use in frito pie.

Ingredients

 * 2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
 * 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onions
 * Salt
 * Cayenne pepper
 * 2 pounds (900 g) beef bottom round, cut into &#189;-inch (13 mm) cubes
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
 * 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin
 * Crushed red chile peppers
 * 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano
 * 2 Tbsp (30 ml) chopped garlic
 * 3 cups (710 ml) crushed tomatoes
 * &#189; cup (120 ml) tomato paste
 * 2 cups (475 ml) beef stock
 * 1&#189; Tbsp (22 ml) masa
 * 1&#189; Tbsp (22 ml) flour

Procedure

 * 1) In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil.
 * 2) When the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt.
 * 3) Season with salt and cayenne.
 * 4) Stir in the beef, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock.
 * 6) Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.
 * 7) Mix the masa and flour together with a little liquid from the stock pot.
 * 8) Slowly stir in the masa slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 9) Adjust salt, cayenne and other spices as needed.
 * 10) Keep warm until ready to use or serve.