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Fire Station Chili

- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 45 Min
We've all heard that firefighters are known for their talents in the fire station kitchen, so we're sharing a hot idea for a hearty beefy chili recipe that'll get you all fired up. Don't be alarmed...it's simple!
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
What to Do
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In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Add ground beef and brown 8 to 10 minutes, or until no pink remains; drain off excess liquid.
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Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
Notes
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For a spicy kick, add 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce to the other ingredients.
- If you enjoyed this recipe, check out our free eCookbook, World's Best Chili Recipes: 21 Easy Chili Recipes Everyone Will Love.
mybeachylife 2700270
Jan 29, 2016
Good stuff. I left out cumin, subbed one can of black beans for red and added about 1/2 cup sliced jalapeno's. Spicy hot and delicious.
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mssheila
Aug 29, 2014
I made this the other night. I used fresh beans in the slow cooker. was awesome with warm fresh bread.
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bobbertone123 1321291
Jul 30, 2013
Best quick chili recipe around. I stumbled across this a couple years ago and it's now my go to recipe for a hurried day.
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CJ Hart
Mar 24, 2013
VERY hot. May cut down on the powder next time. Excellent though and easy to make!
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ScoBe63
Feb 03, 2013
I was looking for a hearty chili - this is it! Very simple and great taste.
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darlenetaylor 3886399
Feb 02, 2013
I love making one pot recipes...this is how i make my chili and it is so good :D
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bah 5175771
Feb 17, 2012
Mr. Food, I love you web site. So easy to navigate for a not so talented computer user. Thank you.
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larrylike 9779057
Jan 09, 2012
What liquid is best at putting the fire out
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durandconnie
Jan 09, 2012
Looks great! PS: I just got some green & red chili powder and dried red chili peppers from Hatch NM... Do you have any more recipes for these ingredients? What do you suggest for storing the dried red peppers? thanks, Con
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deekosiba 7503373
Jan 09, 2012
Can't wait to try this and test it on my firefighter son.
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LadyBabs
Jan 09, 2012
I does sound easy and it does sound very good but I would add 1/2 chopped green pepper along with the onion. Along with a little pepper sauce and a pinch or two of sugar....yum
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