Zesty Steak Chili

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