2 lbs. coarsely ground beef
1 c. water
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, pureed
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. red pepper sauce (more if you like it hot)
1/4 c. chili powder
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 can (12 oz.) beer

Cook meat over high heat in a 2 quart pan until meat loses color. Add water, pureed tomatoes, onion and garlic powder. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add red pepper sauce, chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin, cayenne and beer; stir well. Simmer uncovered 1 hour longer or until meat is tender and stew is thickened.