1 1/2 lbs. ground round
1 1/2 lbs. stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup water
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 heaping teaspoon garlic powder
1 heaping teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup cocoa powder
12 ounces beer
5 cups water

Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, dredge bite size pieces of stew meat in 1/4 cup flour. With slotted spoon, transfer browned ground beef to 4 quart crockpot.

Over medium heat, sprinkle 1/4 cup flour into drippings, stirring well to prevent lumps. Cook for about 1 minute, then add 1 cup water and worcesterhire sauce. Stir constantly until thick.

Pour over beef in crockpot. Wipe skillet clean, heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Brown stew meat, transfer to crockpot.

Add all seasonings, mix well, pour beer and remaining 5 cups water into crockpot.

Mix, cover and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours, stirring occassionally.

Submitted by: T. Lewis