Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Serves 12

2 lbs. ground beef chuck

1 lb. Italian sausage

3 – 15 oz. cans chili beans, drained

1 – 15 oz. can chili beans in spicy sauce

2 – 28 oz. cans diced tomatoes with juice

1 – 6 oz. can tomato paste

1 large yellow onion, diced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 red pepper, diced

2 jalapeno peppers, minced with seeds removed

3-4 pieces cooked bacon, diced

4 cubes beef bouillon

½ c. beer

¼ c. chili powder

1 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbls. minced garlic

1 Tbls. dried oregano

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. tobasco

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. sugar

In large stock pot, brown meat over med high heat. Drain off fat.  Add remaining ingredients.  Stir to combine, cover and simmer on low for at least 2 hours.  Stir occasionally.

After 2 hours, adjust seasonings (chili powder, salt and pepper etc). The longer it simmers the better it is.  Best served a day or so after you make it.

Honey-Lime Ramen Salad

• 8 oz. Chinese curly egg noodles (or ramen noodles)    (I used 2 pkgs of ramen noodles)
• 1/4 c. tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press
• 1 large seedless (English) cucumber, chopped   (I omitted this)
• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 c. thinly sliced Napa or savoy cabbage
• 1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro

1. Cook noodles as label directs. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic until smooth. Add cucumber, tomatoes and cabbage; toss until well- coated.
2. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water. Drain once more, shaking off as much excess water as possible. Add to bowl with vegetables along with cilantro. Toss until well-combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 180; Protein 7g; Carbohydrate 28g; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sodium 340mg.

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a39330/honey-lime-ramen-salad-recipe/