*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Zesty Steak Chili

Recipe By     : Michelle Smith (Taste of Home Oct/Nov 95)
Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili				 Beef
		Soup

  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
   3      cn            diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz ea)
                        -- undrained
   2      cn            tomato sauce (15 oz ea)
  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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