FIREHOUSE CHILI GUMBO
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
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.
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Mosin Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I thought I'd give this Firehouse Chili Gumbo a try. I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing, and the heat level is just right. The addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch, and the gumbo is nice and thick a
Amir ghouri
[email protected]This is the best chili gumbo I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch. The gumbo is nice and thick and hearty, and it'
UDEH FAITH
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the heat level is just right. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is inspired. I will
Pam Santoro
[email protected]I made this Firehouse Chili Gumbo for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and the heat level. I especially loved the addition of the shrimp and sausage, which gave the gumbo a nice depth of flavor. I will defi
Gang id seller
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is a must-try for any chili or gumbo lover. The combination of flavors is incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the addition of sausage and shrimp, which gives the gumbo a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely
Rajandar Sah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I thought I'd give this Firehouse Chili Gumbo a try. I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing, and the heat level is just right. The addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch, and the gumbo is nice and thick a
Jouri Mallak
[email protected]This is the best chili gumbo I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch. The gumbo is nice and thick and hearty, and it'
Zishan Sharma
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the heat level is just right. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is inspired. I will
Faith Gwande
[email protected]I made this Firehouse Chili Gumbo for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and the heat level. I especially loved the addition of the shrimp and sausage, which gave the gumbo a nice depth of flavor. I will defi
Shehroz Zafar
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is a must-try for any chili or gumbo lover. The combination of flavors is incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the addition of sausage and shrimp, which gives the gumbo a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely
Koolboy Tarik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I thought I'd give this Firehouse Chili Gumbo a try. I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing, and the heat level is just right. The addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch, and the gumbo is nice and thick a
jieon
[email protected]This is the best chili gumbo I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch. The gumbo is nice and thick and hearty, and it'
jkingusmc614
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the heat level is just right. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is inspired. I will
Santosh Yogi
[email protected]I made this Firehouse Chili Gumbo for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and the heat level. I especially loved the addition of the shrimp and sausage, which gave the gumbo a nice depth of flavor. I will defi
kremena belcheva
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is a must-try for any chili or gumbo lover. The combination of flavors is incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the addition of sausage and shrimp, which gives the gumbo a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely
Aidan Gonzales
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chili, but I thought I'd give this Firehouse Chili Gumbo a try. I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing, and the heat level is just right. The addition of sausage and shrimp is a great touch, and the gumbo is nice and thick a
fun business
[email protected]This is the best chili gumbo I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the heat level is perfect. I love the combination of chili and gumbo, and the addition of sausage and shrimp is inspired. I will definitely be making this again and again.
MD Emran
[email protected]I made this Firehouse Chili Gumbo last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the heat level was just right. I especially loved the addition of the shrimp and sausage, which gave the gumbo a nice depth of fla
Saqib Abbas
[email protected]This Firehouse Chili Gumbo is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of chili and gumbo is unique and flavorful, and the addition of sausage and shrimp takes it to the next level. I will definitely be makin