I/8 pound suet, finely chopped

3 pounds round steak, coarsely cubed

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon ground oregano

1 tablespoon salt

½ to 1 tablespoon cayenne

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon Tabasco, if desired

1½ quarts water

½ cup white cornmeal

In preheated Dutch oven, fry suet until crisp, add steak cubes and brown. Add seasonings and water and heat to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1½ hours. Skim off fat. Stir in cornmeal and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve with pinto beans or cornbread.