Texas Chili

4 to 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast - cut into 1 inch cubes

3 tablespoons  olive oil

5 + cloves garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons chili powder (more or less to taste)

1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon dried oregano

3  (14 ounce) cans beef broth, divided

 1 can water

 1 can tomato soup

1-3/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

(optional 2 to 3 cans 15oz rinsed and drained kidney beans  - not used in "real" Texas chili)

Brown beef in olive oil and garlic.  Add rest of ingredients.  Simmer on low for a couple if possible or add to crockpot 8 hours on low/ 4-6 hours on high.