Ingredients

  • 1 pound round steak
  • 1 pound chuck steak
  • ½ cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil or an equal amount of fat rendered from fresh suet
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, if desired
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups beer (one 12-ounce can)
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ pound goat cheese, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      870 calories; 56 grams fat; 25 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 22 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 69 grams protein; 194 milligrams cholesterol; 1059 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Four to six servings

Preparation

  1. Cut the meat into quarter-inch cubes.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meat, stirring often, until browned.
  3. Transfer the meat to a kettle and add the onions and garlic. Cook briefly and add the chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, tomato sauce and beer. Bring to the boil.
  4. Cover closely and cook over very low heat one hour. Add the cayenne pepper and cook two hours longer. As the chili cooks, skim the fat from the surface.
  5. Add the goat cheese and cumin seeds and Simmer, stirring, 30 minutes longer.

3 hours 45 minutes

Dining and Cooking