Best 6 Marks Firehouse Chili Recipes

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Are you a culinary enthusiast seeking to tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful chili recipe? Look no further than the iconic "Mark's Firehouse Chili," a dish that has gained immense popularity among chili aficionados worldwide. This tantalizing concoction, originating from the firehouse kitchen of Mark Canlis, boasts a unique blend of spices, tender meats, and a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chili connoisseur or a home cook looking to elevate your culinary skills, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of crafting the perfect "Mark's Firehouse Chili" that will become a staple in your recipe collection.

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THE BEST FIREHOUSE CHILI



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A friend gave this recipe to me and she got it off the internet as it was very similar to her husband's chile who happens to be a fire man. Refrigerate over night in pot before eating. Not essential, but I think it tastes better, as all of the ingredients blend and meld together nicely.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large stew pot or Dutch oven, add meat and vegetables and stir over low heat.
  • Add spices and seasonings, stir.
  • Add crushed tomatoes.
  • Add kidney beans that have been drained and rinsed.
  • Add beer, stir.
  • Add water or stock (if needed) until desired consistency is reached.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours, stirring every so often.
  • Serve over rice with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.

FIREHOUSE CHILI



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This is an excellent chili recipe. My husband is a chili lover and requests this about once a week in the Winter. It's a little on the hot/spicy side but you can adjust the amount of seasonings if you want it milder. I like to serve this with cornbread muffins and/or crackers. (Estimated prep time. Although it calls for cooking the chili 2 hours you can cook it on low for several hours).

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (for the diet concious you can also use ground turkey)
1 large onion, chopped
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 (8 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained
5 1/2 ounces tomato juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Brown together ground beef, onion and garlic; drain well.
  • Add all the spices along with the Ro-tel tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans and tomato juice. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer 1/2 hour uncovered and 1-1/2 hours covered. (If too thick you can add additional tomato juice or water).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 959.1, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27.1

FIREHOUSE CHILI



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As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe was among their favorites. -Richard Clements, San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIREHOUSE CHILI GUMBO



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This recipe is adapted from the one that a Louisiana firefighter named Jeremy Chauvin entered into a national cook-off run by Hormel Foods in 2017, and that took home the prize for America's Best Firehouse Chili. It is not really a chili in the Texas sense of the word. There is a roux at its base - it's more like a chili gumbo, a bayou take on the original red. Serve with grated cheese and corn chips. Chauvin told me he was moved to enter the chili contest as a way to honor his brother Spencer, also a firefighter, who was killed in the line of duty in 2016. "I just want people to remember his sacrifice," he said.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     soups and stews

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
3 pounds ground beef, ideally coarse-ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 medium shallots, peeled and diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
3 ribs celery, trimmed and diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 to 2 cups tomato juice
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the chili. Heat the oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the beef, stirring often, until it has begun to brown at the edges. Using a slotted spoon, transfer browned meat to a bowl.
  • Pour off excess fat, turn heat down to medium and return the browned beef to the skillet or pot. Add salt, peppers, chile powder, turmeric, oregano and cumin, and stir to combine. Add steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce and diced tomatoes, and stir again. Cover the skillet or pot, and cook, stirring a few times, for 15 minutes or so.
  • Make the gumbo. Place a large pot with a heavy bottom over medium heat, and put the butter and oil into it. When the butter is melted and foaming, sprinkle the flour into the pan, and whisk to combine. Continue whisking until the mixture is golden brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Add the onion, shallots, bell peppers, celery and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have started to soften, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Make the chili gumbo. Add the beef mixture to the pot with the vegetables along with the tomato paste, tomato sauce, tomato juice and ketchup, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes, then add apple-cider vinegar and hot sauce to taste. Take the pot off the heat, and serve, or allow to cool and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to cure. Heat before serving.

MARK'S FIREHOUSE CHILI



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This recipe won the Blum invitational chili cook-off/Super Bowl® party. It really is good. Many people say this but this one guarantees an empty pot when taken to potlucks. I got this recipe from my friend Mark, who has spent his life in public safety positions. He hasn't forgotten his firehouse roots as evidenced by this recipe.

Provided by BobBlum

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef bouillon
1 (14 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can tomato puree
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon crushed dried chipotle pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large soup pot over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Pour kidney beans, beef bouillon, plum tomatoes, tomato puree, beer, and Worcestershire sauce into beef. Stir in dry onion soup mix, red pepper flakes, dried chipotle pepper, cumin, thyme, and oregano.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1058.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MARK'S FIREHOUSE CHILI



Mark's Firehouse Chili image

This recipe won the Blum invitational chili cook-off/Super Bowl® party. It really is good. Many people say this but this one guarantees an empty pot when taken to potlucks. I got this recipe from my friend Mark, who has spent his life in public safety positions. He hasn't forgotten his firehouse roots as evidenced by this recipe.

Provided by BobBlum

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef bouillon
1 (14 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can tomato puree
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon crushed dried chipotle pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large soup pot over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Pour kidney beans, beef bouillon, plum tomatoes, tomato puree, beer, and Worcestershire sauce into beef. Stir in dry onion soup mix, red pepper flakes, dried chipotle pepper, cumin, thyme, and oregano.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1058.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and white beans.
  • Brown your beef before adding it to the chili. This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and make it less greasy.
  • Use a good quality chili powder. This is the most important ingredient in your chili, so don't skimp. Look for a chili powder that is made with a variety of chili peppers and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Add other spices to taste. In addition to chili powder, you can also add other spices to your chili, such as cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Let your chili simmer for a long time. The longer you simmer your chili, the better the flavors will develop. Aim for at least 2 hours, but you can simmer it for even longer if you have time.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a quick and easy meal, or it can be dressed up for a more special occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a chili recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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