Texas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Grind roast for chili meat and sear in olive oil until gray, not brown.
Stir in chopped onion and one quart water. Bring to a bubbling simmer and let simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add all other ingredients except flour, cornmeal and water. let simmer for 3 hours.
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.
Works beautifully in a crockpot as well.