Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons suet
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 quart hot water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans, undrained

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Sauté onion in suet and oil in a large Dutch oven until tender. Add meat mixture; mix well. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually add water, stirring constantly; stir in salt. Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Stir in beans; heat thoroughly.
3. Ladle into individual serving bowls, and serve immediately.