And Chill Tailgate Package Recipes

TAILGATE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large stockpot; drain. Return ground beef to pan. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add celery, peppers, onions and garlic to reserved bacon drippings in skillet; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Add to ground beef in stockpot along with the tomato paste and dry seasonings; mix well. Stir in beer and Worcestershire sauce. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and sour cream; mix well. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with cheese and sour cream.

BOILERMAKER TAILGATE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
• Pour in the chili beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the onion, celery, green and red bell peppers, chile peppers, bacon bits, bouillon, and beer. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and sugar. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• After 2 hours, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste. Remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate, and serve the next day.
• To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with corn chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.

ANYTIME TAILGATE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Lightly spray 11x7 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Split rolls across with serrated knife and arrange in dish.
• 2. Layer ham (or turkey) and Swiss (or provolone) on top of roll bottoms.
• 3. Spread roll tops with layer of cream cheese. Carefully place tops to match up with rolls below.
• 4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine melted butter, Parmesan, Worcestershire, and minced onion. Pour evenly over sandwiches. Let stand for about 20 minutes.
• 5. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.
• 6. Serve right from the pan or separate and present on a platter. Have fun experimenting and customizing the recipe. You can't imagine how yummy these are... and popular, too!!!