Instructions: Brown beef with onion, drain off excess fat, add garlic and stir over medium heat another minute. Transfer beef to the crockpot; add salt, pepper, chile powder, cumin, beer and water. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.

Stir masa (or cornmeal) with enough water to make a smooth paste and add to chili 30 minutes to 1 hour before done. Turn to high and cook uncovered the remaining hour. Serve over rice, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

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