MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - January 31, 2011) - (Family Features) For a great game-day party, give rivaling fans one thing they can agree on -- the food. Ditch traditional finger foods for a hearty, winter classic with a spicy Southwestern twist.
A hearty mix of ground beef and beans, with hints of chili powder, cilantro and barrel-aged Tabasco sauce, Game-Day Chili is sure to become a household tradition. Serve the chili with an array of toppings on the side -- like Cheddar cheese, red onion and original Tabasco sauce -- allowing guests to customize their own bowl. For more fan-pleasing recipes visit www.Tabasco.com.
| Game-Day Chili | |
| Makes 6 servings | |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 1 | red onion, chopped |
| 1 | pound ground beef |
| 2 | teaspoons chili powder |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons salt |
| 1 | can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes |
| 1 | can (15 1/2 ounces) red kidney beans, drained |
| 2 | tablespoons original Tabasco brand pepper sauce |
| 1 | can (11 ounces) corn, drained |
| 2 | tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro |
| Shredded Cheddar cheese, optional | |
| Chopped red onion, optional | |
| Cilantro sprigs, optional | |
Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In drippings remaining in saucepan, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides, stirring frequently. Stir in chili powder and salt; cook one minute. Add tomatoes (and their liquid), kidney beans and Tabasco sauce. Heat mixture to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn and cilantro; heat through.
Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese, red onion and cilantro sprigs, if desired.
