Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. cubed beef stew meat
beer (enough to marinate the beef)
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. chopped green peppers
1 c. chopped onions
4 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
1 3/4 c. tomato sauce
5 1/2 c. cooked pinto beans, drained
2 Tbsp. chili powder
4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
up to 1/4 c. chopped jalapeno pepper*
1/8 c. vegetable oil
4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. oregano
up to 5 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce*

Preparation

*This is medium hot chili.
Reduce jalapeno pepper and Tabasco sauce for milder sauce.