Pueblo Indian Red Chilli

• 1 lb (450 g) beef, cubed
• 1 small onion, diced

Put the beef into a pan, cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes on top of the stove. Then transfer to a casserole, add the onion and garlic and continue cooking in the oven at gas mark 4,350°F (180°C), for about 1½ hours or until the meat is tender. Mix the chilli powder with a little cornmeal or wholewheat flour, mix into a paste with water, and stir into the stew to thicken. Cook for a fu