Easy Chili Recipe Perfect for Sunday Game Day

The JMU Homecoming energy is still buzzing in the air. A long weekend of tailgating and Halloween festivities has left us in a spirited mood. Football season is at its peak and nothing beats Sunday afternoon more than watching your favorite team with a big bowl of hot chili smothered in cheddar cheese. This delicious chili recipe is easy to make, so pull out your crockpot, throw on your jersey and hustle up.

Ingredients:

Meat

• 2 lbs Ground beef

Produce

• 1/4 cup Flat-leaf parsley

• 4 cloves Garlic

• 1 Green bell pepper

• 2 Hot Jalapeno pepper

• 1 16-oz. can Kidney beans

• 1 tsp Oregano

• 1 16-oz. can Pinto beans

• 1 28-oz. can Tomatoes

• 1 white onion

Condiments

• 1 15-oz. can Tomato sauce

Baking & Spices

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

• 3 tbsp Chili powder

• 1 tsp pepper black

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Sugar

Oils & Vinegars

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive-oil

Nuts & Seeds

• 2 tsp Cumin

Drinks

• 1 46-oz. can Tomato juice

Dairy

• Cheddar cheese and sour cream

The longer you leave the contents in your crockpot, the better. Scoop out a meaty portion and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. After the cheddar cheese melts, toss some corn chips on top for an added salty crunch. Also, feel free to add hot sauce or a habanero hot pepper to add some heat to your palate.