Categories: Chili, Beans 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      2 tb Oil,vegetable                       1 tb Salt 
      3 lb Beef,coarse grind                   2 c  Tequila 
      2    Garlic cloves                       6 c  Water 
      5 tb Red chile,mild,ground             1/2 c  Corn flour(masa harina) 
      1 tb Cumin                               2 tb Chile caribe 
  1 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper                      1 ts Hot pepper sauce,liquid 
      1 tb Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican     
  
  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat to 
  the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, 
  until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the garlic, ground chile, 
  cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, tequila, water, and corn flour(masa 
  harina). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 
  about 1 1/2 hours.~ 3. Taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, add the 
  crushed chile pepper and the optional hot pepper sauce and simmer, 
  uncovered, for 1/2 hour longer.~