Chicken Divan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli, drained and cooked*
2 c. cooked chicken or 1 lb.
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheese
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. curry powder (optional)
3 lb. lean stewing beef (ground or in small chunks)
cooking oil
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. crushed cumin seed
salt to taste
1 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
2 pressed garlic cloves
3 heaping Tbsp. chili powder
15 oz. can tomato sauce
beans (optional)

Preparation

Sear beef in a little cooking oil in heavy pot.
Add enough water to just cover beef and bring to boil.
Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Add remainder of ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring so it does not burn. Simmer 30 minutes, during which time, check seasonings.
Beans may be added, if desired.