In large heavy kettle, heat oil, add beef cubes, 1 inch or smaller, ... While browning add nutmeg and chili powder. When meat ... butter slowly to stew and simmer over low heat ... with paste and water.
In large kettle saute bacon ... and pepper; dredge beef in flour mixture. Brown meat ... salt and pepper, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Return ... with noodles, if desired.