1 lg Onion, chopped 6 Garlic cloves, chopped 2 c Rendered beef kidney suet 2 1/2 lb Extra lean chuck beef,cubed 1 lb Ham, cubed 2 c Water 1 t Cumin, ground 2 ts Oregano 1 c Red chili pulp *OR* 6 tb Chili powder 1 tb Salt to taste Cook onion and garlic in rendered beef suet until onion is limp and yellow. Add beef and ham and cook, stirring often, until it is a uniform gray color. Add water, mix well, simmer one to one and a half hours. Add cumin, oregano, chili pulp or powder, and salt to meat mixture. Stirring frequently to prevent sticking, simmer for an additional hour.