Tigua Indian Definitive Bowl Of Red - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon masa harina, dissolved in
1/2 cup water
cooked beans (optional)
cooked rice (optional)
bread (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

In a big pot, saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
Add in beef; cook until browned.
Add in salt, sugar, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, tomato sauce, and 1 1/2 cups water; stir to mix.
Bring to a boil; decrease heat to a low simmering boil and cook, partially covered, for 1 hour 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; add in masa harina mixture; return to low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Serve with beans, rice, or bread on the side: all useful for muffling the heat.
Also helpful is a tablespoon of sour cream.