4-5 lb. 7 bone chuck roast
salt and pepper, to taste
enough vegetable oil to cover bottom of a large skillet
3 cups water
4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
3 whole large dried red California chili pods (remove stem)

Cube roast. Salt and pepper and brown in oil in large skillet. Be sure to add the bone. Remember that's the good part! :)

In a blender combine water, garlic and chili pods. Seeds and all! Blend until liquid. Pour over meat. Add more water if needed to cover meat. Simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.

Serve with rice, beans and flour tortillas.

Serves 6. But if you are really hungry or like leftovers serves only 4!!

Submitted by: Cyndee Reynolds