Touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, boys.
You make the touchdowns, we make the noise.
A boom, boom…
Hey, a boom, boom
Hey, a boom boom
Can you feel it?
A boom, boom Hey!
Let’s cheer on the crowd!
Touchdown!
As I was taking down my crock pot off the shelf, it reminded me of the Fall season soon to come. I can remember standing outside with a short skirt and pom poms, cheering on my local football team. The rules were not to put on any pants, no matter how cold you were. It was freezing. People were in the stands bundled up with blankets, wearing ear muffs, gloves and sipping on hot cocoa. We couldn’t have any of these luxuries as a cheerleader, but I didn’t care. I was cheering on my team, proud and happy. I did look forward to half-time when I knew one of my teammates mothers would be bringing a big pot of chili. Nothing says delicious and comforting like a bowl of chili. Ever. I love to dip my bread in the juices or place it on a roll for a sandwich. Eat it plain or with extra cheese and sour cream. Anyway it’s cooked I like it. Hot or mild. Creamy or thick.
Now that I’m not a cheerleader anymore, I still am in my heart. I love cheering on my Baltimore team. There’s nothing like grabbing a beer, relaxing, singing and chatting it up with good friends, only this time, I have moved on to tailgating baby! We converse and get rowdy over the Baltimore Ravens and eat lots of food. I mean lots. Chips, dips, BBQ chicken, peanuts, beans, hot dogs, anything fried…if you can bring it, we want to eat it. That’s more of an unsaid rule than anything else.
I used to be asked a lot to bring my Jalapeno Crock Pot Chili, but now it’s never asked, only assumed I will. Oh, and I do deliver. It’s from my long ago cheerleading memories. I have tried to recreate it to the best I can remember. I have made LOTS of chili variations but this one is a creamy favorite of mine and my friends. There’s no meat but of course you can add it if you prefer. I used to make it with turkey years ago. You can even turn up the hot factor by leaving the jalapeno seeds in or turn down by taking them out. I personally don’t care for heat any more, so I take them out. For an extra wow factor, add hot sauce. (You must be daring or maybe that’s crazy. Hey, that’s cool. Be sure to take a picture and send it to me so I can see your HOT face!)
This season, I’m tailgating with my good friends from #SundaySupper. They will have enough meals to complete the whole season and that puts a big smile on this girls face! Be sure to read on for some more great recipes!
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red onion: chopped
- 6 cloves of garlic: minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbs dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked black peppercorns
- 1 can cannelloni beans: rinsed and drained
- 1 can black beans: rinsed and drained
- 2 cups organic vegetable stock
- 1 can (28 oz): organic whole tomatoes
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
- 1 green bell pepper: diced
- 2 cups sharp cheese (I used mexican because that’s what I had on hand, still terrific!)
- 1 can chipped mild green chilies
- Sour cream (optional)
- Cilantro for garnish
Recipe:
Step 1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook. Stir for three minutes until softened
Step 2: Add garlic and stir for one minute.
Step 3. Add cumin, oregano, salt, peppercorns. Stir for one minute.
Step 4. Add tomatoes and stock.
I cut up my tomatoes prior to placing in pan. I just like it better that way. If you have diced tomatoes, they do just fine as well but the whole the whole tomatoes give it a hearty flavor.
Step 5: Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Your house should be smelling fabulous now! I know mine did!
Step 6: Add beans to stoneware.
Step 7: Add tomato mixture on top and mix well.
Step 8. Wait. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
I know this is hard to do. I wanted to eat it just like that. This dish was made 7am on a Saturday morning. My husband said it smelled so good that it woke him up and he came down stairs to see what was going on. Nope, I couldn’t blame him. It’s the first chili dish of the season! It’s game day. It’s time to get this tailgating party started. But first, we wait. A long 7 hours.
How can we possible wait seven hours? That was easy. We went shopping, ate some lunch, did the emission testing then walked back in the door to an exiting aroma. My family became a cheerleading squad as we cheered on dinner. I used to be anti-crock pot. Can you believe that? When I worked for a corporate office, I dreaded getting out of bed and cooking. I barely wanted to get out of bed. But the benefit of having a delicious meal waiting in your kitchen as you walk through the door after a long day is priceless.
To make Step 8 easier for you, cut the rest of the vegetables prior to leaving. Then when you walk in, it’s badabing, badaboom! Have them prepped! A real time saver.
Step 8: Add pepper, jalapeno
Step 9: Be crazy, pile on the cheese and mix.
This next step gives you some more time to get the kids ready to be shipped out to the sitters while you are getting ready for your big Friday night tailgating party. You’re young. You still party, right?
Step 10: Cook on High for 30 minutes.
Then pile up and serve. Or do what I do and place in an insulated container and take along to your tailgating party! Serve with sour cream and cilantro
Go head, I want to hear you CHEER! Have fun, eat and enjoy. Put on a potato bun, serve in a bowl, the choice is yours. Either way, be sure to serve this at your next tailgating party.
Now this is good…..make sure you read what the rest of our #SundaySupper is bringing!
The Lineup
Pre Game Warm-ups:
- Sausage Balls by My Catholic Kitchen
- Edamame Hummus by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Rueben Dip by The Meltaways
- Buffalo Wing Hummus by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Smokey Guacamole with Bacon by Family Spice
- Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pull Apart by In the Kitchen with KP
- Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings by Juanita’s Cocina
- Candied Pecans by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Swabian Mini Meatballs (Schwaebische Mini Fleischkuechle) by Galactosemia in PDX
- Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole by Noshing with the Nolands
- Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Bites by Mama.Mommy.Mom.
- Hot & Spicy Popcorn Chicken by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites by Family Foodie
- Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by girlichef
- Game Day Loaded Nachos by The Messy Baker
- Buffalo Chicken Dip by Home Cooking Memories
- Southwestern Spring Rolls by Supper for a Steal
- Pepperoni Pizza Puffs by Comfy Cuisine
- Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip with Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips by Daily Dish Recipes
- Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs by Soni’s Food for Thought
On the Sidelines:
- Anne’s Best Potato Salad with Bacon and Peas by Webicurean
- Simple Roasted Purple Potatoes by Ruffles and Truffles
- Spicy BBQ Baked Beans by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Main Events:
- Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich by Cooking Underwriter
- Pollo Adobado con Papas (Adobo Chicken with Potatoes) by La Cocina de Leslie
- Poor Man’s Burrito by Shockingly Delicious
- Ham and Mushroom Handpies by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Individual Muffuletta Sandwiches by Magnolia Days
- Far East Steak Salad by Diabetic Foodie
- Italian Sloppy Joes by The Weekend Gourmet
- Hot Chicken Chili by Momma’s Meals
- Louisiana Sloppy Joes by Sustainable Dad
- Hawaiian Chicken Wraps by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Grandpa Sal’s Sausage and Peppers by Daddy Knows Less
- Fancy Filet Chili by I Run for Wine
- Homemade Italian Sausage by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Jalapeno Crockpot Chili by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Flavorful Fall Marinade by Midlife Road Trip
- Moose Chili by Mrs. Mama Hen
Overtime:
- Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
- Streusel Topped Pumpkin Bread by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Zucchini Cupcakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Oven-Baked Churros by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Swirl Nutella Cupcakes by Basic N Delicious
- Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles by Gotta Get Baked
From the Cooler:
- Sparkling Tropical Lemonade by Dinners. Dishes, and Desserts
- Strawberry Horchata by Damn Delicious
Wine Pairings by Wine Everyday
Yum! I love Jalapeno’s 🙂 looks great!!
Oh how great the house must smell while this chili is cooking away in the crock pot. I like the spicy kick with the jalapenos in it.
Love the heat! I have a jalapeno pepper plant that I need to put to good use. This looks like a great recipes to use some up.
Chili is so good as the cold weather sneeks in, Amber!
This is spicy, comfort food at it´s best! Love the jalapeño kick. Happy sunday!
You had me at jalapeno…yummmm. I also love that it is meatless!
I’m such a fan of one pot meals and this one looks like a winner!!! Can’t wait to try!
There is just enough spice in this chile for me! YUMMMMMM!
This is one delicious chili recipe. It will be a perfect weeknight dinner at our house 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Chili is one of my favorite things to eat on game days…this sounds delicious!
All of these lovely chili recipes are making me excited about fall!
Chili reminds me of the fall, game days, and good times! Just like tonight’s #SundaySupper! thanks for sharing! I will be on twitter @fromagechick!
Whew, this sounds hot ‘n spicy! Perfect to warm up with now that we’re heading into fall and winter. I love the story about when you were a cheerleader — fall always makes me nostalgic for school. Isn’t it wonderful to have these memories and to be able to tie it in with food?
Looks nice and hot for a cold night! yummy!
I love this recipe and the peppers just put it over the top for me!! Pinning it and will be trying it soon 🙂
I love chili and this looks like a good one!!!
Looks good and I cant wait to try!!!
All of these chili recipes have me craving cold weather, so I can enjoy a hot and steamy bowl! This looks perfect!
YUM! I think jalapeno in chili is a great ingredient to use….thank you for sharing this!
This recipe looks good and thank you for the step by step pictures to make it easier to understand and I should not have problem to follow:D
I love all of these chili recipes this week!
Yum! Can’t beat crock pot chili.
Love dit when you put out the pic and love it even more now that I seen what’s in it ! Yummmm ! You take really good pics .. but hoping Santa gets you the new camera you want. I ‘m wishing too 🙂
Once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader! I love that this is a crock pot recipe–never can have too many of those!
we had a pant jogging suitish looking uniform we wore when it was cold. but sign me up for anything that can be easily made in the crock pot and taste yummy!
I want chili now!!!! I never thought to add the cheese, but it looks so delish!
Love chilli and this crockpot version looks like a winner!Love the flavors and textures here and cannot wait to try soon!
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