I don't think you can even mention the words fall, tailgate,or food, without thinking of CHILI! Here is a crowd pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Big-Batch Chili
Ingredients:- 4 lbs ground chuck
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, untrained
- 4 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1 teas salt
- 1 teas black pepper
- 1/2 teas paprika
- 1/2 teas ground red pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 (16-ounce) cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- Toppings: sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, sliced ripe black olives
Preparation:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, work in batches to brown the ground chuck. Crumble, drain and place in a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours or on Low 7 to 8 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve with desired toppings. Also a great on hot-dogs! Told ya it was simple. 
recipe adapted from Rachel Ray
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 scallions, finely chopped
1 celery rib from the heart, with greens, finely chopped
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
slider buns
preferred slider toppings
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 scallions, finely chopped
1 celery rib from the heart, with greens, finely chopped
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
slider buns
preferred slider toppings
Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients except the buns in a large bowl. Form 10-12 large meatballs and transfer them to a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Heat up a grill or large skillet with oil. Place a few meatballs on the grill/skillet and flatten down to 3/4 inch thick. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side.
Place on bun bottoms, top with preferred toppings and top with other bun half.
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