1 pound pasta — uncooked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck — diced in 1/4-inch
chunks 3 garlic clove — minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 ounces canned tomatoes
3 cups water
1/4 cup corn meal
2 tablespoons cold water
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain. Heat oil over medium hig h heat in a large, heavy pan. Add meat and garlic and brown lightly. Add seas onings and stir to coat meat. Add tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, then r educe heat, cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add cold wate r to cornmeal and stir to make paste. Stir into hot beef mixture. Continue to cook and stir for 20-30 minutes uncovered until desired consistency. Serve ov er hot pasta.