After dicing the onion, add to the skillet with oil. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until tender and onions translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the beef and brown it.

After dicing 1 jalapeño, seedless or seeds in is optional, add them to the beef with the spices.

Add the tomatoes, sugar, beans and vinegar then mix. Cover and lower the heat to medium low for 15 minutes.

Remove the lid and stir in the masa harina. This will thicken the chili. Cover the chili and cook on low for 10 minutes.

Let cool and serve topped with sliced jalapeños or with shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, cornbread and or crackers.