The Best Firehouse Chili Recipe

Name: The Best Firehouse Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, juice included; 2 (28 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (or 1 can red beans and 1 can of pinto beans); 1 (12 ounce) bottle pilsner beer (or of your choice); 4 -6 stalks green onions, chopped; 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 2 jalapenos (stemmed, seeded, and minced) or 2 serrano peppers (stemmed, seeded, and minced); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 cup water (or stock to thin out adding more if necessary)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, juice included
2 (28 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (or 1 can red beans and 1 can of pinto beans)
1 (12 ounce) bottle pilsner beer (or of your choice)
4 -6 stalks green onions, chopped
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
2 jalapenos (stemmed, seeded, and minced) or 2 serrano peppers (stemmed, seeded, and minced)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup water (or stock to thin out adding more if necessary)

1
In a skillet, brown the ground meat, remove and drain well. In the same pan fry the onions, garlic, and peppers, until the onions are translucent and peppers begin to wilt.
2
In a large stew pot or Dutch oven, add meat and vegetables and stir over low heat.
3
Add spices and seasonings, stir.
4
Add crushed tomatoes.
5
Add kidney beans that have been drained and rinsed.
6
Add beer, stir.
7
Add water or stock (if needed) until desired consistency is reached.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer for approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours, stirring every so often.
10
Serve over rice with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.

703

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Protein

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* 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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, juice included, 2 (28 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (or 1 can red beans and 1 can of pinto beans), 1 (12 ounce) bottle pilsner beer (or of your choice), and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Firehouse Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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