Long Day...Shortish Cooking (Kinda)

Do you ever have one of those days you are grateful that dinner is ready when you get in the door at night?  (ie using the crockpot) I help in BAP's classroom once a week and I am grateful for the use of my trusty crockpot on those days.  I made some hearty chili the other day...it was delicious. 

Steak Chili

adapted from: http://www2.gooseberrypatch.com/gooseberry/recipe.nsf/55e548eeef8c89b9852568d4004c5ffe/E50975762837A6038525770700553DC2

2T oil

2lbs round steak, cut into cubes

1 (16oz) jar cocktail onions, drained (or 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped & sauted until clear)

1/2 cup water

1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can V-8 juice (low sodium)

1T chili powder

1 1/2 T cumin powder

1 1/2 cups chunky salsa

salt/pepper

Brown meat quickly in hot oil. Dump into greased crockpot. Add the rest of the ingredients.  Cook on LOW 10-12hours.  Enjoy with corn chips and cheese.