Slow-Cooked Texas Chili

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped, about 1-1/2 cups
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Combine onion and garlic in 4-quart slow cooker. In bowl, toss meat with cornmeal; place over onions.

2. 2

   Combine tomatoes, tomato paste and chili seasoning; pour over meat. Top with beans. Cover; cook on low 8 hours. Stir in cilantro and serve with suggested toppings.