Carolyn'S Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ground chuck
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons ground cumin, to taste
6 tablespoons chili powder, preferably gebhardts
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
16 ounces tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, drained
4 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste,maybe more
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped,to taste

Preparation

Heat olive oil on medium low in large soup pot.
Add cumin, oregano and chili powder, and stir for about 2 minutes to release the oils of the spices.
Add onion, garlic and meat, and brown meat.
Drain fat, if needed.
Add all other ingredients, except for the masa.
Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for at least an hour, maybe longer.
If needed, add about 1/2 cup of masa which has been mixed with beef broth or water to make a smooth, thick and flowable consistency.
Stir, and cook for 5-10 minutes, taste for seasonings and consistency, and add more masa mixture if needed.