Beef

Firehouse Chili

When a recipe intended to serve a group of hungry people passes the firehouse test, you know it's worth making. Hearty, zesty, spicy and downright delicious, this firehouse chili will be your go-to when you need something simmering on the stove for friends and family to fill bowls at their leisure.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Add onions and green pepper; cook until tender. Return meat to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1-1/2 hours.