2 lb ground beef (patinho)
3 large onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
1 can beer
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and -- chopped OR
1 can tomatoes
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 chili peppers -- chopped
1 tablespoon dried chili
1 pinch cayenne pepper -- or to taste
2 bell peppers seeded and -- chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons corn flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon thyme
salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste
1/2 lb kidney beans cooked with 2 Tbs brown sugar --
(optional)
- Brown beef in 2 Tbs of the hot oils ( canola and olive), it will release liquid before it browns.( this should take about half an hour) Set aside
- In another pan cook onions in 2 tbs of the oil until it starts to
change color. Stir in bell pepper and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in cumin, oregano, peppers, chilis and thyme. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in browned beef,season with salt and pepper. Pour beer and cook until foam disappears. Stir in tomatoes and sugar and bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the corn meal and stir well. Cover pan and simmer 2 hours.
Stir a few times. Add beans and some of the liquid they were cooked in. Cook 10 minutes. 10 Check seasonings. Serve topped with chopped green onions.
