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!