Slow Cooker Steak Chili

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• 2 T. oil
• 2 lbs. beef round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1-1/2 c onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/3 c water, divided (1 cup and 1/3 cup)
• 1 c celery, chopped
• 2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 14-1/2 oz. cans diced tomatoes
• 16 -oz. jar salsa
• 15 -oz. can tomato sauce
• 1-1/2 T chili powder
• 1 t. ground cumin
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 2 T. flour
• 2 T. cornmeal
• Garnish: diced tomatoes, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips or shredded cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat; add steak, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until steak is browned and onion and garlic are translucent. With a slotted spoon remove steak, onion and garlic to a slow cooker leaving juices behind in pan. Add 1-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. 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.