FIREHOUSE CHILI RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Firehouse Chili Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3 1/2 to 4 pounds 85% ground beef
2 cans red kidney beans, drained
3 green peppers, chopped
2 red peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 heaping tablespoon paprika, or to taste
3 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
Up the spices appropriately as per your families heat tolerance. These are the amounts we use for our family so the kids can enjoy it.

Steps:

In a large frying pan, brown your meat. Season it with salt and pepper. Drain, leaving some fat in the pan. Add your peppers, onions, and garlic to pan. Add more salt and pepper. Fry till a bit softened. In a large pot, we use 8 quart, add your crushed tomatoes, meat, veggies, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a low boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 2 hours, uncovered. Add your drained beans, cook 1 hour more. Delicious!