*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Zesty Steak Chili

Recipe By     : Michelle Smith, Taste of Home, Oct/Nov 1995
Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                                 Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      lb            Round steak -- cut in 1" cubes
   4      cl            Garlic -- minced
     1/4  c             Cooking oil
   3      c             Onion -- chopped
   2 3/4  c             Water -- divided
   2      c             Celery -- sliced
  43 1/2  oz            Diced tomatoes (3 cans) --
                        - undrained
  30      oz            Tomato sauce (2 cans)
  16      oz            Jar salsa
   3      tb            Chili powder
   2      ts            Ground cumin
   2      ts            Dried oregano
   1      ts            Salt (optional)
   1      ts            Pepper
     1/4  c             All-purpose flour
     1/4  c             Yellow corn meal
                        Cheddar cheese -- shredded
                        - (optional)
                        Sour cream (optional)
                        Green onions -- sliced
                        - (optional)
                        Ripe olives -- sliced (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,
corn meal 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.


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