Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      pounds        lean beef -- diced
   1      quart         water
   3      teaspoons     salt
   5      cloves        garlic -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      marjoram
   1      tablespoon    sugar
                        ***THICKENER***
   6      tablespoons   corn meal
   3      tablespoons   flour
     1/4  cup           liquid shortening
   8                    chili pods
                        or
   6      tablespoons   chili powder
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      red pepper
   3      tablespoons   paprika
   1      cup           water

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in large pot, add meat and sear over high heat. Stir constantly until meat is gray, but not brown. Add water and cover, cook over low fire for 1 1/2 hrs. 2. Add remaining ingredients, except thickening, and cook at a bubbling simmer 30 min. 3. Mix thickening ingredients together, add to chili mixture, cook about 5 min., stirring to prevent sticking. More water may be added for desired consistency. Notes: For milder flavor, cut chili powder and red pepper in half, but add 2 more tbs. paprika for color.