*  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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