Firehouse Chili Recipe

Spice up your life with our Firehouse Chili recipe! This award-winning chili is a family favorite, boasting a delicious blend of savory ground beef, zesty spices, and hearty beans. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference. Serve with warm cornbread muffins or crispy crackers for the ultimate comfort food experience. Ready in just 3 hours (includes simmer time) – but the low and slow cooking method allows for incredible flavor development.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 390 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.5 (68 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Firehouse Chili

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How to Make Firehouse Chili

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large (6-quart) pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 large onion (chopped), and 4 cloves garlic (minced). Brown, breaking up the beef with a spoon, for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Add one 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, one 15-ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 cup tomato juice.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or longer for a deeper flavor.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with your favorite toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

27g

Carbs

11g