Honestly, I am not so into the Superbowl this year ~ no New York teams. That’s not to say I’m not going to use it as a great opportunity to see my friends and throw a party. What else do you need on Superbowl Sunday besides chili and beer to make the guys happy? Let’s spice it up a little though:
Whole Foods Bowery has a fabulous beer room! If you haven’t been, definitely check it out. They have over 1,000 choices plus at least 6 beers on tap. For my gathering, I am chosing all local breweries and picking up a few growlers as well! If you are not in New York check out the local beer selection at your beer store. Fun, new beers are a great conversation starter for your party.
Feed a crowd, make a big pot of chili. I am spicing it up with a recipe for Spicy Chili Con Carne.
Ingredients
2 large onions, chopped 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 carrots, sliced thin 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, ground coarse in batches in a food processor or by the butcher 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried hot red pepper flakes two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 1/4 cups beef broth 3 tablespoons cider vinegar a 19-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or black beans!) 2 green bell peppers, chopped Directions Cook the onions in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, add garlic and carrots, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add chuck and cook over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up lumps until it is no longer pink. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, broth, and vinegar, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer it, covered, stirring occasionally for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender. Add the beans, bell peppers. Salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.Serve with cornbread or cheese biscuits ~ game on!
