Excerpted with permission from The Nightmare Before Dinner, ©2018 by Zach Neil. Race Point Publishing, an Imprint of the Quarto Group.
“The base of this classic, New York firehouse-style chili recipe was shared with me by a friend who works at New York Ladder. I, of course, doctored it to be a bit darker and more evil! Depending on how meaty you want the chili, you can add more or less ground beef to your version, but make sure you cook it on that low steady temperature for a few hours to let the flavors soak in.”
This stew can be served with Hallowpeño Honey Cheddar Cornbread (ingredients and directions included in the Love It Pot Pie Recipe here).