Good-Cooking - Authentic Texas Border Chili

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (4 pound) beef shank, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon lard, butter or bacon drippings
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 5 green bell peppers, chopped
• 5 fresh Serrano chiles, chopped
• 1 pound chorizo sausage or hot non-Italian sausage
• 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons ground hot red chile
• 4 tablespoons ground mild red chile
• 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
• Beer
• Water