Glenn's Magic Chili - Magic Seasoning Blends

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds boneless beef, such as lean chuck or sirloin (preferred), cut into 1/4-inch cubes, or lean, coarsely ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic®
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups very finely chopped onions
• 4 cups beef stock or water
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1½ teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Pepper Sauce®
• 6 whole jalapeños with stems, about 4 ounces (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 2 cups cooked pinto or red beans, optional