Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1         tablespoon  corn oil
  2               cups  onion
     1/4           cup  garlic
  1         tablespoon  jalapeno chile
  3             pounds  boneless beef chuck
  1           teaspoon  cumin seed
  2        tablespoons  oregano
  3               cups  tomato concasse
  3               cups  water
  2          teaspoons  instant masa harina
  2               cups  cheddar cheese
  1                cup  scallions

Preparation:

Heat oil in a dutch oven, over a medium flame add onions, heat and stir for 2 minutes add garlic and minced chiles, heat and stir for 4-5 minutes add ground beef, cumin, and oregano heat and stir to brown beef add chile powder, tomato concasse, and water bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, stirring often combine instant masa and 2 tablespoons water-mix well add to chili mixture, heat and stir until thickened slightly remove from heat garnish with grated cheese and minced scallions serve hot

Nutritional Information:

159 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (62% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 30mg Cholesterol; 183mg Sodium