Firehouse Buracho Chili Recipe

Name: Firehouse Buracho Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (to brown the meat); 1 12 lbs lean stewing beef; 2 cups chopped onions; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder, blend (your standard stuff in a jar); 1 tablespoon new mexico chile powder; 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain); 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans or 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¾ teaspoon dried thyme; masa harina, enough to thicken,to taste

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (to brown the meat)
1 12 lbs lean stewing beef
2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder, blend (your standard stuff in a jar)
1 tablespoon new mexico chile powder
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 (14 ounce) can black beans or 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
masa harina, enough to thicken,to taste

1
In a large soup pot, heat the oil and brown the stew beef.
2
Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, then add the chili powder, the New Mexico and Ancho chile powders, paprika, cumin and bay leaf; cook, stirring frequently, another 5 minutes.
3
Add the broth, tomatoes and beer and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
4
Add the beans, cilantro, lemon juice, molasses, oregano and thyme and simmer another 30 minutes.
5
Stir in enough masa harina (to which a little water has been added to make it blend well) to thicken and simmer just long enough to absorb the masa and thicken up a bit.
6
Serve with chopped onion, some grated Cheddar cheese and some fresh cilantro.

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (to brown the meat), 1 12 lbs lean stewing beef, 2 cups chopped onions, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Firehouse Buracho Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Firehouse Buracho Chili

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