1/2 cup olive oil

1 pound venision sirloin -- cut in 1/2" cubes

1 pound ground beef -- (extra lean)

2 cups yellow onions -- chopped

1 cup green pepper -- chopped

1/4 cup celery -- chopped

4 cloves garlic -- minced

3 large jalapeno chile pepper -- seeded and chopped

1/3 cup masa harina -- (Mexican corn flour)

1/3 cup chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 tablespoon salt

2 cans chopped tomatoes -- (15 1/2 oz.)

3 cups beef broth

2 cups canned black beans -- rinsed and drained

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or kettle over moderately high heat. Brown veni son and ground beef in batches, transferring each to a bowl when browned; leave liquid in pot. Cook onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and chiles in beef ju ices, stirring until onion is soft. Add masa harina, chili powder, Add cayenn e, cumin, pepper and salt and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoe s, beef broth and meat; simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender . Stir in beans and simmer 15 minutes more.

busted by Christopher E. Eaves by snardo@OnRamp.NET on May 17, 1998.