Slow-cooker Steak Chili (crock Pot)

Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/3 cups water, divided
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• diced tomatoes, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips or shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add steak, onion and garlic. cook over medium heat until steak is browned and onion and garlic are translucent.
• 2 with a slotted spoon, remove steak, onion and garlic to a slow cooker, leaving juices behind in pan. add one cup water, celery, beans, tomatoes with juice, salsa, tomato sauce and seasonings to slow cooker; stir. cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours.
• 3 shortly before serving time, whisk together flour, cornmeal and remaining 1/3 cup water until smooth. add mixture to simmering chili; stir for 2 minutes, until thickened. garnish as desired.