Sen. Joseph Montoya's New Mexican Chili

1 1/2 lbs round steak, cut in 1/4 cubes
2         cloves garlic, minced
2 T       oil
1 1/2 t   flour
3 T       unspiced chili powder
2 c       water
1 t       salt

Heat oil in pan of Dutch oven, add meat and cook and
stir 10 minutes.  Add garlic when meat is partially
browned.  Sprinkle with flour and stir 1 minute
longer.  Add chili powder, water and salt.  Cover and
simmer 45 minutes.

Serves 4