Best 7 Football Chili Recipes

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Calling out all football enthusiasts who love a good homemade chili! Get ready to score a touchdown with our tantalizing Football Chili, perfect for your next game-day feast. This hearty and flavorful chili combines the best of both worlds: juicy ground beef for a satisfying meaty texture and tender beans for a hearty and filling touch. But what truly sets this chili apart is its unique blend of spices, inspired by the vibrant flavors of the football field.

From the zesty heat of chili powder and cumin to the subtle sweetness of paprika, every bite promises an explosion of flavors. Whether you're a fan of classic chili or prefer a more adventurous twist, our recipe collection offers something for every palate. So, grab your favorite team jersey, gather your friends and family, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you cheering for more!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SCOTT'S MOUNTAIN-THUNDER FOOTBALL CHILI



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A great tasting, spicy and slightly smokey tailgating chili!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons Texas-style chili powder(Gebhardt's brand preferred)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Texas-style chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening
3 lbs London broil cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 small white onion (finely chopped)
1 green pepper (finely chopped)
1 (8 oz.) can chopped green chilies
1 (8 oz.) can no-salt tomato sauce
1 (12 oz.) can domestic beer
1 (13 oz.) can beef broth
1 (13 oz.) chicken broth
3 tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce (Jump up & Kiss me brand preferred)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4-5 drops Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Combine spice mixes in 2 separate containers. Set aside.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat shortening over medium heat and cook beef until no longer pink. Add onions, peppers, tomato sauce, beer, beef broth, chicken broth and Spice Mix 1, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1/1/2 hours.
  • Stir in Spice Mix 2, chipotle sauce, maple syrup and Tabasco. Simmer 1/2 hour longer.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy!

FOOTBALL CHILI



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A fantastic chili that builds up in heat as you eat. Perfect for football. I won a chili cook off with this recipe. I make it in this size batch so I can freeze the leftovers. A friend gave me this recipe over 10 years ago and I have tweaked it over time. Serve with shredded cheese and/or oyster crackers. It is also good over pasta.

Provided by cincychic

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 green bell pepper, diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
3 (14 ounce) cans mild chili beans (such as Brooks®)
2 (14 ounce) cans hot chili beans (such as Brooks®)
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot stockpot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Add green bell pepper and onion to ground beef; saute until vegetables are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomato juice, mild chili beans, hot chili beans, beer, chili powder, garlic salt, vinegar, allspice, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves into ground beef mixture. Cover stockpot with a lid and simmer at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1872 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

FOOTBALL SUNDAY CHILI



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I took a basic chili recipe out of a cookbook some years ago and been tweaking it ever since. Chili is so subjective, who can say which is the best, but I love the recipe below. Any amounts should be tweaked to taste, as I have over the last 10 years, but people have raved about it now for too long to keep to myself. This makes a massive pot that can feed up to 15 people. I usually freeze a bunch and save it for following Sundays. The real key, I think, is mixing in a bunch of different types of peppers. I list a few below, but be creative, you almost can't miss. All the spices are references, i actually keep tasting and adding throughout the afternoon until it's right. Usually tastes better after sitting overnight too, so doing it on College day and having on NFL day is twice the fun!.

Provided by emcdona2

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 Big Pot, 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 lbs ground beef (can substitute ground chicken or turkey)
2 green bell peppers (substitute in a yellow or orange once in a while)
3 banana peppers
6 -10 jalapeno peppers
2 Spanish onions (Large)
3 (29 ounce) cans tomato puree (substitute Sauce if you like, I prefer it thicker)
2 (40 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
crushed red pepper flakes (dash to as hot as you like)
2 1/4 ounces chili powder
3 tablespoons adobo seasoning (more or less to taste)
3 tablespoons seasoning salt (more or less to taste)
10 -15 fresh garlic cloves
3 tablespoons black pepper (more or less to taste)
3 tablespoons ground cumin (more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons ground jamaica allspice (this is clutch, (to taste)

Steps:

  • Dice all peppers and onions.
  • Start browning meat in the same pot you'll cook the chili in (around a 16 quart pot), put a dash of all spices listed onto meat as it's browning.
  • Before meat finishes browning, mix all onions and peppers in with meat.
  • When meat is browned, dump all three cans of tomato puree into pot.
  • Mince garlic, put in pot.
  • Start mixing spices in as the puree heats up (I usually put a teaspoon of everything in right away, taste it, add more as the day goes on).
  • Dump the remaining bottle of chili powder in (again, I portion it out as the day goes on, but by the end of the day, it's gone).
  • Let cook for a minimum of a couple hours (longer the better, I usually go around four) then dump in both cans of beans (don't drain).
  • Once chili comes back to a boil, it's good to go!
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream and Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 207, Carbohydrate 85.8, Fiber 26.1, Sugar 15.3, Protein 42.9

SUNDAY FOOTBALL CHILI



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Okay, so everybody has a chili recipe. This one is nice and spicy and is particularly good after leftovers have been frozen and thawed. Add the usual compliments of crackers, shredded cheese, raw onions and cornbread and enjoy this while watching the game. We do.

Provided by Sherry Peyton

Categories     Chili

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb ground beef or venison
1 c onions, diced
1 sweet pepper, any color, diced
2-3 hot peppers, serrano, jalapenos, or any others you enjoy
1 qt tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid, or fresh with the juice
1 1/2 c corn, fresh or frozen or canned
2 can(s) rinsed canned beans of your choice-pinto, red beans, kidney,
3 clove garlic
1/3 c chili powder
2 tsp smoky paprika
1 tsp chipotle or red pepper powder
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp or more of salt and pepper to taste
1-2 Tbsp tomato paste (if needed to thicken

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the meat, onions, chilis, and all spices and herbs in a large pot.
  • 2. Add tomatoes, corn and beans. Put on a low burner and slowly simmer (covered) for at least an hour, two would be better. Stir and check occassionally. Add water or tomato juice if too dry, or the tomato paste if it is too watery.
  • 3. Enjoy with shredded cheese, sour cream, raw chopped onion, avocado, saltines, or any other additions you like.

FOOTBALL CHILI



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What a hearty chili that's full of meat and beans. It's perfect for fall and football season. The tomato and chilies give this chili a little bit of a bite but not too overpowering. Chili powder and cumin add a ton of flavor. This is a great chili recipe if you're serving a large group. It will be a crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Kay Cowell

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lb ground beef trimmings (hamburger will work)
2 can(s) black beans, canned
2 can(s) chili beans
2 can(s) tomatoes and chiles
3/4 c Pictsweet frozen seasoning blend
3 Tbsp cumin
1/4 c chili powder
5 slice pickled jalapeno
1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, or to taste
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 can(s) water
1 pkg grated cheese, to sprinkle on each serving
1 pkg Fritos, family-size bag to crush and top bowl of chili
1 large onion, diced to add to individual servings to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Sautee in Dutch oven Pictsweet seasoning blend with butter; set aside.
  • 2. In a skillet brown and break up beef trimmings (or ground meat).
  • 3. Drain and then place in a Dutch oven with sauteed vegetables, diced jalapenos, and garlic.
  • 4. Now add chili beans, black beans (drained and rinsed), tomatoes, chilies and cans of water. Stir together.
  • 5. Add seasonings.
  • 6. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 1 hr. Or, place in a Crock Pot on high for 2 hrs then reduce to warm until ready to serve.
  • 7. When serving, add choices of add'l ingredients: grated cheese, diced onions, and crushed Fritos to each individual serving. There will not be any leftovers I assure you. Enjoy :)

FOOTBALL SUNDAY CHILI



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Categories     Beef

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2LBS OF GROUND SIRLOIN
[1] - PACKET OF MCCORMICK CHILI SEASONING MIX [ORIG]
[1] - MED. SIZE SWEET ONION
[1] - MED. SIZE GREEN, YELLOW AND RED BELL PEPPERS
[2] - MED SIZE BANANA PEPPERS
[1] - JAR OF CLASSSICO FIRE ROASTED AND GARLIC SAUCE [24OZ] - ONLY USE HALF
[2] - CAN OF RED KIDNEY BEANS [14.5OZ]
[1] - BAG OF FROZEN YELLOW CORN [14.5OZ]
[1] - PACKET OF GREEN ONION
[1] - SOUR CREME
[1] - BAG OF SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE
[1/4 CUP] - SALT+PEPPER
[1/4 CUP] - CHILI POWDER
[1/4 CUP] - RED PEPPER FLAKES

Steps:

  • TAKE THE SIRLOIN AND DROP IT ALL IN A LARGE POT START COOKING THE MEAT UNTIL IT'S ALL COOKED [MED HEAT], ONCE THE MEAT IS COOKED TAKE ALL THE INGREDIENTS [CHOPPED IN SMALL CUBES] AND DROP THEM INTO THE POT WITH THE MEAT...IF YOU HAVE FATTY SIRLOIN THEN DRAIN IT...I USE LEAN MEAT SO I DON'T DRAIN THE MEAT....COOK AT MED HEAT FOR 30MIN THEN REDUCE TO LOW HEAT FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 1.5HRS...THEN SCOOP A BOWL OUT HAD SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE AND 1 DROP OF SOUR CREAM ...ENJOY WITH HOT SAUCE AS WELL....FRANKS

SUPER FOOTBALL CHILI



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Super Bowl

Yield 5 People

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 Chicken Breasts (~1 & 1/4 LBs)
2 Chorizo Sausages (~4 OZ)
1 OZ Real Bacon Bits
1 Yellow Onion (Medium Size)
1 Serrano Pepper (Sliced in half) (Jalapeno to subsitute - CAUTION these peppers should be cut using gloves as they will burn your hands)
1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro
4 TSP Chili Powder
1 TSP Cayenne Pepper
3 TSP Tabasco Sauce
1/2 TSP Jamaican All Spice
1/2 TSP Garlic Salt
2 TSP Brown Sugar
4 TSP Cinnamon
3 TSP Yellow Corn Meal
2 TSP Ground Cumin
1 CAN Diced Tomatoes (14 & 1/2 OZ)
1 CAN Chicken Broth (14 & 1/2 OZ)

Steps:

  • In a large pot coat the bottom with a little olive oil at Medium Heat Chop/Dice Onion & Add to Pot. Remove Chorizo Sausage from Casing and Add (note this is messy) Add Bacon Bits. Chop Chicken Breast and add to pot. Add all seasonings except Chili Powder & Yellow Corn Meal. Let the meats & onions brown and baste on medium heat soaking in the spices while stirring for approximately 5 minutes. Add remaining Ingredients. NOTE: Slice the Serrano Pepper in two removing insides & seeds....THIS WILL BURN YOUR HANDS WEAR GLOVES OR PLASTIC BAG. Keep stove at medium heat until boiling. Once boiling set stove temp to simmer/low setting for 2 hours. Stirring approximately every 20-30 minutes. Add Sour Cream & Grated Cheese as additional garnishes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and Great Northern beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with, so don't be afraid to add your own unique touch. Some good spices to try include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Let your chili simmer for a while. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer your chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, cheese, onions, and jalapenos.

Conclusion:

Football chili is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a game day party. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're hosting a party, be sure to give football chili a try.

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