Trim the excess fat from the meat. Cut into 1" cubes. Heat the bacon drippings in a heavy kettle. Sear the meat on all sides. Add hot water to the kettle to cover the meat. Mince the garlic. Slice the onions. Add the garlic and the onions to the kettle. Add additional hot water as needed to cover all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Skim the surface. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Cut the potatoes into bite sized chunks. Slice the chiles into thin strips. Add both to the the kettle. Simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened and the potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes). Serve with flour tortillas Busted by Christopher E. Eaves Posted to recipelu-digest by "Christopher E. Eaves" on Mar 15, 1998