Chili Grande - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. round steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
5 lb. \"chili grind\" lean chuck
2 very large onions, finely chopped
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef bouillon
2 (12 oz.) cans beer
7 heaping Tbsp. Texas chili powder
4 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. ground oregano
2 Tbsp. paprika
cornstarch or flour
salt to taste
ground chili peppers to taste (optional)

Preparation

Brown beef in large skillet; transfer to large kettle.
Saute onions and garlic in remaining skillet drippings.
Add all spices and liquids.
Mix well and simmer for 2 hours.
Thicken with flour or cornstarch or thin with beer to preferred consistency. Spices and peppers may be varied to suit personal preference.