1/2 c Lard
3 md Onions; coarsely chopped
2 Bell peppers
2 Celery stalks; coarsely chop
1 tb Jalapeno peppers; pickled
8 lb Coarse grind beef chuck
30 oz Stewed tomatoes
15 oz Tomato sauce
6 oz Tomato paste
8 tb Ground Red hot chili
4 tb Ground Red mild chili
2 ts Ground Cumin
3 Bay leaves
1 tb Liquid hot pepper sauce
Garlic salt to taste Onion salt to taste Salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper 4 oz Beer
Water Heat the lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, celery, and jalapenos. Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours. Stir often. Taste and adjust seasonings.