Zesty Steak Chili

Name: Zesty Steak Chili
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 cups chopped onion; 2-3/4 cups water, divided; 2 cups sliced celery; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, sliced green onions and sliced ripe olives, optional

This full-flavored, medium-hot, Texas-style chili tastes even better the second day. —Michelle Smith, Running Springs, California

Ingredients

4 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cups chopped onion
2-3/4 cups water, divided
2 cups sliced celery
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, sliced green onions and sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

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 and next nine ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender. Combine flour, cornmeal and remaining water; stir until smooth. Bring chili to a boil. Add flour mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, garnish with reduced-fat cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, onions and olives.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 200 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Zesty Steak Chili in Taste of Home October/November 1995

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krucook

Feb 19, 2014

This is my family's favorite chili. I appreciate that it serves many. This is the chili we make before we go caroling during the holidays.
schools1016

May 12, 2013

I have neighbors who insist on having this every fall! I make it numerous times every fall/winter & it freezes nicely. Been our favorite for YEARS!