Beef Chili with Masa Harina
There are as many versions of chili as there are chili cooks. This one includes a signature flavor of the American Southwest: masa harina. The Mexican corn flour used for making tortillas and tamales, masa harina is made by grinding corn kernels that have been simmered in a slaked lime solution and then dried. It is sold in well-stocked food stores and in Latin markets. Added to the chili near the end of cooking, masa harina thickens the liquid slightly, giving it body, and imparts a subtle corn flavor.Grind the meat yourself or ask the butcher to grind it fresh for chili, using the large holes of a meat grinder to give it a coarse texture. Accompany the chili with small bowls of sour cream, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
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Review 1 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
MdrSpencer
February 13, 2013
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Sweet Red Peppers & Jalapenos
February 13, 2013
These two additions make chili much more interesting. Fresh jalapenos are the best, but pickled works fine. The red bell pepper adds a subtle sweetness.
Pros: Quick, Good Value
Review 2 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
Bigdaddy20968
May 3, 2012
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Great recipe
May 3, 2012
This recipe is pretty much the same recipe i use. The only thing i do different is i use 1 tablespoon of allspice, and i use four 14.5 oz cans of stewed tomatoes. I use the Mexican style if i can find them,any type of stewed tomatoes will work. I use one 12 oz can of tomatoes paste. I use one 16 oz bag of dry pinto beans, I let the beans soak in a ample amount of water over night and cook on simmer for about three hours. I think they are better beans there not soaked in sodium like the canned beans.pinto beans is all i use.
Pros: Good Value, Healthy, Appearance, Adaptable
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Prinsesse
San Diego, CA
Posted January 29, 2013
Sounds good but...
I ALWAYS appreciate getting new insights and twists on recipes and oftentimes try suggestions/additions made by commentors. My only problem is, that please review the recipe as is before rating it. This review says they do it similar, then goes on to say a bunch of things they do differently. Did you rate the actual recipe or the modified one (which also sounds delicious) but when I am looking at reviews, I want a clear view of how the ACTUAL recipe is.
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Review 3 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
tahoechef
,Incline Village
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January 15, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Perfect Football Meal
January 15, 2012
I made this recipe using ground turkey instead of ground beef, slightly more chili powder than the recipe called for and diced fire roasted tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes. I also used my slow cooker on low for 4 hours instead of simmering on the stove. I added the beans and the masa for the last 1/2 hour of cooking time. I served it topped with shredded cheese and cornbread on the side. It had the perfect level of heat. I will definitely make this again!
Pros: Good Value, Easy, Healthy, Will Make Again
Review 4 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
kattb
,st. louis
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January 9, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
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easy, hearty and quick
January 9, 2012
This was a great basic chili recipe that is mild enough to be a crowd pleaser while maintaining some layers of unique flavor from the beer, masa and coriander. I added some sweet red peppers and an extra jalapeno for some heat. If you do not have masa you can use corn starch to thicken, though you will not have the corn flavor the masa brings. Took me 70 minutes total to make including prep, browning the beef and 50 minute cook time.
Pros: Yield, Quick, Easy, Adaptable, Will Make Again
Review 5 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
tdimhoff
,mi
October 5, 2011
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Great recipe!
October 5, 2011
We loved this chili recipe. I did add a can of corn for an added veggie - made it delicious! Also, a little dollop of sour cream was tasty too.
Pros: Quick, Easy, Adaptable, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 6 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
parisbaby
Wassenaar, Netherlands
August 29, 2011
Ability level:Intermediate
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Easy and comforting
August 29, 2011
We have been making this recipe for years. it is easy, straight forward and a crowd pleaser. The heat can be turned up or down with the addition of the chili's. Our fall favorite!
Pros: Quick, Easy, Adaptable, Will Make Again
Review 7 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
JelliB
Chicago, IL
November 20, 2010
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Excellent Chili - the little details count
November 20, 2010
Please don't omit the beer or masa harina in this recipe - they really are the key ingredients to making the chili. I followed the recipe as stated except I used pinto beans and navy (white) beans since I am not a huge fan of kidney beans. Black beans could have worked nicely, too. This chili was good the first day, but FABULOUS the second two - if making for a crowd, I highly suggest making the day ahead as it really gives time for the flavors to mix well.
Review 8 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
HappyHikerGirl
Madison, NJ
November 15, 2010
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Delicious and Quick!
November 15, 2010
This is a great chili recipe. I must admit I made one change: half the chili powder. The addition of beer to the pot is brilliant. It only took me 20 minutes to prep and 50 minutes to simmer. I highly recommend the recipe. Plenty for freezing!
Review 9 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
NornieB
Carson City, NV
May 2, 2010
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Even better the next day!
May 2, 2010
The first time I made this chili I followed the recipe exactly as it was written except that I omitted the masa harina. The next time I didn't have any lager beer so I substituted a lighter beer for the lager. I liked the chili the first time but thought it was even better (and not as bitter) with the lighter beer. This is definitely my go-to chili recipe from now on.
Review 10 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
CaliforniaSwissMiss
Santa Rosa, California
April 30, 2010
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Great Flexible Chili
April 30, 2010
The masa harina really adds depth to the flavor of this chili. It was hard to find, but worth the search. You can skip the jalapeno if you don't like your chili too spicy. And when in a pinch, regular ground beef works just fine, just be sure to brown it before putting it in a slow cooker. It will disintegrate otherwise. You can also easily do this in a dutch oven on the stove top!
Review 11 for Beef Chili with Masa Harina
Sarah612
Tucson, AZ
April 30, 2010
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Delicious!
April 30, 2010
This chili is delicious, fairly quick to make, and everyone I've served it to loves it! I make it in the largest size oval Le Creuset dutch oven and it works wonderfully!