A Bowl Of Red from Just Crockpot Recipes 

http://www.justcrockpotrecipes.com/chili/chil0056.shtml

2 pounds lean beef cubes - (to 3 lbs)
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeņo pepper - (to 3 tbspns)
1/4 cup pure New Mexican chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup dark beer
1/2 cup water
Masa or cornmeal -- for thickening


Brown beef with onion, drain off excess fat, add garlic 
and stir over medium heat another minute. Transfer 
beef to the crockpot; add salt, pepper, chile powder, 
cumin, beer and water. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 
to 10 hours. Stir masa (or cornmeal) with enough water 
to make a smooth paste and add to chili 30 minutes to 1 
hour before done. Turn to high and cook uncovered the 
remaining hour. Serve over rice, if desired. 

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.