Firehouse Chili Recipe

Name: Firehouse Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 5 lb beef brisket or stewing beef (cubed); 6 clove garlic; 4 jalapenos; 2 medium habanero peppers (optional and with caution); 2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chili powder; 3 tbsp pure chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp coriander; 4 cup beef broth; 1 can 35 oz italian chopped tomatoes; 1 can 6 oz tomato paste; 3 tbsp oregano; 2 bunch scallions; 1 sour cream; lb bacon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
5 lb beef brisket or stewing beef (cubed)
6 clove garlic
4 jalapenos
2 medium habanero peppers (optional and with caution)
2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chili powder
3 tbsp pure chili powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander
4 cup beef broth
1 can 35 oz italian chopped tomatoes
1 can 6 oz tomato paste
3 tbsp oregano
2 bunch scallions
1 sour cream
lb bacon

1
Mince the garlic, and dice the onions and peppers ahead of time.
2
Cube and brown beef.
3
Set aside.
4
In a medium to large stock pot, Saute the onions and garlic until tender
5
Add the jalapenos (and habeneros) continuing to soften all the ingredients (5 mins)
6
Add both the regular and pure chili powder to the pot and stir.
7
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, cumin, coriander, and oregano to the pan and bring to a boil.
8
(Optional/caution) depending on the taste/tolerance of the consumer, you can get creative here...I have, in the past, steeped into the chili crushed dried various peppers (piquin, etc.)
9
for the rest of the cooking process in order to kick it up.
10
If you're not used to spicy food...SKIP THIS STEP.
11
Cover and continue to cook on low to medium low for about 3 to 4 hours.
12
Remove the steeped hot pepper spices (if necessary) and your ready to go
13
Salt and pepper to taste.
14
Serve garnished with sour cream, scallions, bacon (everything is better with bacon), etc.

1626

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 5 lb beef brisket or stewing beef (cubed), 6 clove garlic, 4 jalapenos, and more.

Yes, Firehouse 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.

Firehouse Chili

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