ZESTY STEAK CHILI

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 200 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges