10 Minute Tailgate: Louisville
Grandaddy's Chili and a Bourbon Flight
It's spooky season, and the Hokies are hosting Louisville on the day after Halloween. Every Halloween, I make a giant pot of chili to warm everyone up after a night of trick-or-treating. I'm sharing with you the recipe that my father taught me and that he learned from his father. It contains two meats and 5 types of beans and is awesome for a cool fall afternoon tailgate!
To pair with this, because Louisville is the bourbon capital of the world, I'm doing a Bourbon flight and sampling some random selections from my collection. Just don't mix these with sodas!
Enjoy and GO HOKIES!
Grandaddy Irvin's Chili
Ingredients: (Serves 12)
- 1 1/2lb Ground Beef
- 1lb Beef Smoked Sausage (Halved and Sliced)
- 1 28oz Can of Diced Tomatoes
- 1 28oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 12oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 can Original Rotel
- 2 15oz Cans Chili Beans
- 1 15oz Can Black Beans(Drained)
- 1 15oz Can Light Red Kidney Beans
- 1 15 oz Can Dark Red Kidney Beans
- 2 Packs of McCormicks Chili Mix
- 1 12 oz can of Beer
Procedure:
- In a Large Pot: Brown meat and Sausage over medium heat
- Add Tomatoes Stir to Combine
- Add Chili Mix and Stir to Combine
- Add Beans and Stir to Combine
- Pour Beer over Top and Stir to combine.
- Bring to a Simmer and cover. Stir every 15-20 minutes and let simmer uncovered for at least 90 minutes. The longer the better.
- Serve with optional Shredded Cheese and Sour Cream
- Enjoy
Bourbon Flight
Ingredients:
- Bourbons of your Choice
Procedure:
Pour Small amounts over Ice and enjoy
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I am a 5th Generation Hokie. I have Orange and Maroon blood coursing through my veins. I was lucky enough to attend VT from 1999-2003 and graduated with a history degree.
