First Alert Chili Recipe

Name: First Alert Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil divided; 4 large onions chopped; 1 medium sweet red bell peppers; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 stalks celery coarsely chopped; 4 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon celery seeds; 1 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes; 12 ounces beer; 1 x red kidney beans

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil divided
4 large onions chopped
1 medium sweet red bell peppers
1 clove garlic minced
2 stalks celery coarsely chopped
4 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes
12 ounces beer
1 x red kidney beans

1
IN A LARGE SKILLET, HEAT 18 CUP OF OLIVE OIL OVER MED-HIGH HEAT AND COOK THE ONIONS, RED PEPPER, GARLIC AND CELER Y FOR 5 MINUTES, STIRRING.
2
IN A LARGE, HEAVY POT, HEAT THE REMAINING 18 CUP OF OIL AND BROWN THE MEAT, STIRRING TO BREAK UP THE LUMPS AND TO PRODUCE A SMOOTH, UNIFORM MIXTURE.
3
STIR IN ONION MIXTURE TO MEAT MIXTURE.
4
ADD THE OREGANO, RED PEPPER, CUMIN, PAPRIKA, CHILI POWDER, CELERY SEEDS, SALT, PEPPER, TOMATOES WITH LIQUID AND BEER OR GINGER ALE.
5
BLEND WELL.
6
SIMMER 1 HOUR, UNCOVERED, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY TO THE MIXTURE DOESN'T STICK TO THE BOTTOM AND SCORCH.
7
ADD KIDNEY BEANS AND THEIR LIQUID, BLEND AND SIMMER 30 MINUTES, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.
8
ADD HOT SAUCE TO TASTE IF DESIRED.
9
TASTE FOR SEASONING.

1419

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil divided, 4 large onions chopped, 1 medium sweet red bell peppers, 1 clove garlic minced, and more.

Yes, First Alert 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!

First Alert Chili

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