Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed of all fat
  • 2 pounds ground beef, lean
  • 2 large onions coarsely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 cans tomatoes canned, peeled. whole, 28 ounces each
  • 2 cans tomato sauce 15 ounces each
  • 14 ounces enchilada sauce red
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Method

  • Grind beef with coarse blade of grinder or cit into small pieces, larger than regular ground beef.
  • Combine meats, onions and garlic in large kettle or Dutch oven.
  • Brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add seasonings, stirring to mix well.
  • Shred tomatoes by hand so that both tomatoes and juices will fall into pot.
  • Stir in tomato and enchilada sauce.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add water and cook 1 1/2 hours longer.
  • Cool.
  • Skim grease.
  • Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Serve hot with crackers or hard rolls.