2 1/2 to 3 lbs. lean beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 beef bouillon cube
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. chili powder OR
5-6 dry chilies
1 tsp. sugar

Cut beef in 1/2-inch cubes. Saute onions and garlic in oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add meat slowly, browning as you go. Turn heat up until all meat is brown. While browning meat, add Worcestershire, oregano, and salt.

Boil water and dissolve bouillon cube in 1 cup. Add to fully-browned meat; then add all other spices. Add tomato sauce and sugar; simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

Add cooked pintos or rice if desired. Serve with steamed tortillas or chips, chopped onions, chopped jalapenos, and/or grated cheese. Makes 4-6 servings.