Ultimate Firehouse Chili
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 4 large onions chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery coarsely chopped
- 4 lbs ground beef or small beef chunks
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon ground red pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon celery seeds
- 1 Italian plum tomato blended until smooth
- 12 oz beer or ginger ale
- 1 can 15 oz red kidney beans, undrained
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructies
- In a large skillet, heat 1/8 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and celery.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- In a large, heavy pot, heat the remaining 1/8 cup of olive oil.
- Add the ground beef or beef chunks and brown them, breaking up any lumps until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked onion mixture with the meat.
- Add oregano, ground red pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, celery seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the blended Italian plum tomato and beer or ginger ale.
- Mix well.
- Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 1 hour, add the undrained red kidney beans to the chili.
- Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add hot sauce to taste, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of this ultimate firehouse chili!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Feel free to customize this chili by adding your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or chopped cilantro. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for a satisfying meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this bold chili with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec to enhance its rich flavors.Nutritional Information
Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 5 g
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