4 lbs. of very lean beef, diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground oregano
2 tsp. cumin seed
2 cans of Rotel tomatoes, use no substitute
1 bottle of beer (preferably Lone Star or Pearl)
3 to 5 jalapeno peppers (2 or 3 whole, the rest chopped)
Chili powder, amount varies, 1 tbsp. mild, 2 tbsp. good, 3 tbsp. hot, 4 tbsp. only for real men