Put 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in medium sauce pan.
On medium-high heat, saute 1/2 onion, finely chopped, then add 1-2 cloves garlic, minced.
Stir for about a minute, then add 1 pound lean ground beef.
As beef begins to brown, use a potato masher to grind up the beef into small bits. If your beef produces a lot of grease, be sure to strain it before proceeding to the next step.
Once brown, add in 2 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 3 Tablespoons corn meal, and 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt.
Give it all a good stir to combine then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Do a taste test at this point to see if it has enough salt.
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Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.