Texas Style Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. salad oil
3 lb. beef stew meat
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. red pepper sauce
1 1/2 qt. water
1/3 c. white cornmeal
chopped onion (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in large kettle.
Add beef and brown.
Add garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper sauce and water; stir to mix well.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and cover.
Simmer 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add cornmeal and mix well.
Simmer uncovered 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
Garnish with chopped onion, if desired.
Serve with rice and beans on the side.