1. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (see Notes)
2. 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
3. 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4. 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin beef, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
5. 1 1/2 pounds lean pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
6. 1 tablespoon ground cumin
7. 2 teaspoons salt
8. 1 teaspoon black pepper
9. 4 cups beef broth
10. 1/3 cup chili powder
11. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12. 2 tablespoons masa harina (see Notes)

1. In a soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beef, pork, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until meat is browned.
    
2. Stir in beef broth, chili powder, and oregano; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Add the masa harina; stir well.
    
3. Cover and continue to simmer over low heat 1 hour, or until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
    

Recipe courtesy of  Goode Company Bar-B-Q, Houston, Texas

• If you would like a smokier taste, substitute 3 tablespoons bacon drippings for vegetable oil. And you should find masa harina near the cornmeal in your local supermarket; if you'd prefer, you can use fine cornmeal as a substitute.
• Check out another great recipe we discovered in Texas: Texas Chicken Fried Steak
• If you enjoyed these recipes, you'll surely want to download our free eCookbook, World's Best Chili Recipes: 21 Easy Chili Recipes Everyone Will Love.