Sunday, February 6, 2011

Super Bowl Sunday

While the Bears are on the sidelines for this one, the Super Bowl is still a great celebration of the sport of football. With that in mind, let's get this party started. On the menu tonight is the ultimate Texas-style football snack food: Chili, Chips and Salsa.

My chili is a thick, creamy treat. The level of spiciness can be easily adjusted for the audience. The "recipe" is not a constant. I believe chili is best when it's a creative experience driven by mood, music and what's in the pantry. With that disclaimer, here's the basic recipe:

Ingredients:
1 LB Ground Meat
2 Cans of Chili Beans of various degrees of spiciness
1 Can of Campbells Tomato Soup
Cilantro, cleaned and chopped
1 onion, chopped
Cumin, Chili Power, Garlic Powder, Ancho Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Red Pepper and Creole Seasoning - To taste
At least 1/4 Cup of Mike Ditka's Hall of Fame Salsa

Directions:
1. Brown the meat and onions, Drain
2. Add in Cilantro and brown for about 2 minutes
3. Add seasonings and Salsa and brown for another minute or two
4. Add Soup and Beans, Simmer
5. Adjust Seasonings
6. Enjoy!