Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1½ pounds | Ground beef |
| 1 cup | Vegetable oil -OR- olive oil |
| 5 mediums | Onions; chopped coarsely |
| 2 cups | Tomato juice |
| 3 cups | Water |
| 5 tablespoons | Chili powder |
| 3 tablespoons | Cumin; ground |
| 3 tablespoons | Oregano |
| 3 tablespoons | Cocoa powder ; unsweetened |
| 3 tablespoons | Cinnamon |
| 2 tablespoons | Garlic; chopped fine |
| 3 tablespoons | Masa harina |
Cook meat about 20 minutes until they lose pink color but not browned.
Place in bowl. Heat oil in same pan and Sautee onions until translucent. Stir meat into onions. Add tomato juice 3 cups of water, the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, cinnamon, and salt. Blend.
Bring to boil, uncovered, for an hour. Stir in the garlic, cornmeal, and simmer for 10 minutes.