Texas Chili

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs chuck roast
• 1 quart water
• 1 chopped onion
• 10 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 6 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1/2 cup water

1. Grind roast for chili meat and sear in olive oil until gray, not brown.
2. Stir in chopped onion and one quart water. Bring to a bubbling simmer and let simmer 1 1/2 hours.
3. Add all other ingredients except flour, cornmeal and water. let simmer for 3 hours.
4. Mix flour and cornmeal in 1/2 cup water and add to pot. Let simmer 30 more minutes. taste to see if more water or salt is needed.
5. Works beautifully in a crockpot as well.

olive oil, chuck roast, water, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, sugar, flour, cornmeal, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/texas-chili-487393 (may not work)