Oriental Salad - cole slaw

Ingredients

• 1 lb. cole slaw mix
• 6 or 7 large scallions, sliced
• 1 c. sunflower seeds
• 1 c. slivered almonds, toasted (10 to 15 minutes; watch closely)
• 3/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
• 1 pkg. Ramen noodles (Oriental flavor), break noodles
• 3 Tbsp. ancho chili powder or 3 medium pods (about 1/2 oz.), toasted and ground
• 3 Tbsp. New Mexico chili powder or 3 medium pods (about 3/4 oz.), toasted and ground
• 2 Tbsp. cumin seeds, toasted in dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes, and ground
• 2 tsp. dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
• 4 lb. beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
• salt
• 7 to 8 slices bacon (about 8 oz.), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 5 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 5 tsp.)
• 4 to 5 small jalapeno chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced
• 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes or plain tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• 5 Tbsp. masa harina or 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
• ground black pepper