Zesty Steak Chili

 

      Yield: 20 Servings

 

      4 lb round steak -- cut in 1

      1    cubes

      4    garlic cloves --,Minced

    1/4 c  cooking oil

      3 c  onion,Chopped

  2 3/4 c  water --,Divided

      2 c  celery,Sliced

      3 cn (14 1/2 oz each),Diced

      1    tomatoes --,Undrained

      2 cn (15 oz each) tomatoe sauce

      1    jar (16 oz) salsa

      3 T  chili powder

      2 t  cumin,Ground

      2 t  oregano,Dried

      1 t  salt -- optional

      1 t  pepper

    1/4 c  all-purpose flour

    1/4 c  yellow cornmeal

      1    cheddar cheese,Shredded

      1    sour cream

      1    green onions and,Sliced

      1    ripe olives --,Sliced

      1    optional

 

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute steak and garlic in oil

until browned. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups

water, celery, tomato stuffs, salsa, and seasonings; bring to a

boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender. Combine

flour, cornmeal and remaining water; stir until smooth. Bring chili

to a boil. Add flour mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes or until

thickened. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, onions and olives.