Showing posts with label Super Bowl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super Bowl. Show all posts

Friday, February 1, 2013

Classic Slow-Cooker Chili

Here's an uber-classic for your Super Bowl Sunday.


Super easy so you don't have to spend too much time in preparation, something you can walk away from and not worry about. 


Super tasty.
Super customizable. Make it as spicy as you want!


Set up a toppings bar with shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, light sour cream or Greek yogurt, and avocado slices. A little something for everyone!

Whatever you do, don't forget the Fritos scoops. 

Classic Slow-Cooker Chili:
1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dried black beans, sorted and rinsed
3/4 cup dried red kidney beans, sorted and rinsed
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2-3 cups beef stock or broth
1-2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1-2 teaspoons ground red pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Layer all ingredients in a large slow-cooker, adding just enough beef broth to make the beans float. I prefer a thick chili and tend to add just about 2 cups of stock. Stir all ingredients to combine and cover. 

Cook on low for 8 hours or on low for 6 hours. After about 4 hours, check the consistency and beans for doneness, adding more stock if necessary.

Grab a bowl and a seat for the game!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Holly Dip

Holly Dip just might be my favorite party food. Ever! Holly Dip is really Jalapeno Dip, my dear Holly is just always the one to make it for me, extra spicy. A creamy mix of cheese, green chiles and jalapenos.

Holly is graciously allowing me to share her dip so we can all enjoy the goodness. I added a little of my favorite cheese, gruyere, for an extra melty twist. Whip up a batch for your Super Bowl party and everyone will love it!

Holly Dip: 
16 oz low- or non-fat cream cheese
8 oz low- or non-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
2-3 jalapenos, diced
2 8 oz cans green chiles

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and salt. Fold in half of the parmesan, gruyere, jalapenos and green chiles.
Spread the dip into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Top with remaining parmesan. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and finish baking, about another 10 minutes to brown. 
Serve with a sliced baguette or Stacy's pita chips. Enjoy a fast and oh so delicious Super Bowl snack!