A combination of chopped chuck roast & ground beef makes for a meaty base with chunky bites of steak. 

Firehouse Chili
Servings Prep Time
6servings 5mins
Cook Time
150mins
Servings Prep Time
6servings 5mins
Cook Time
150mins
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a 6-quart stock pot, heat olive oil over MED-HIGH heat. Add ground beef (or chopped chuck), sauté to brown.
  2. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cook just until onions become semi-transparent.
  3. Stir in chili powder, paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper, cumin, and salt.
  4. Mix in canned tomato & green chili (with juice) and hot coffee. Lower heat to MED-LOW, stirring occasionally, gently simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
  5. Stir in cooked pinto beans (with liquids). Stirring occasionally, continue to simmer on MED-LOW for 1 hour.
  6. Add masa, simmer 10 minutes longer to thicken.
  7. Taste for salt.
  8. Serve with cornbread or saltine crackers. Top with minced onion & shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Serves 6.