Slow-Cooker Steak Chili (Crock Pot)

• 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
• Garnish
• diced tomatoes, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips or shredded cheddar cheese

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.
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.

oil, beef round steak, onions, garlic, water, celery, kidney beans, tomatoes, salsa, tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, pepper, flour, cornmeal, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-steak-chili-crock-pot-388534 (may not work)