Football Friday Week 5 – Bears vs. Lions

Oct
2011
07

posted by on 2011, Football, Friday, recipes

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Fall is in the air this week. The leaves are turning and the cool weather is on it’s way. To keep with the theme of change, I’m going to feature the Monday night game this week. The bears are taking on the Lions so this calls for some warm, hearty comfort food.

Because I’m highlighting the Monday night game and no one wants to stay up half the night cleaning dirty dishes there is only going to be one main dish. But don’t worry it more than stands on it’s own. Get ready to breakout the crockpot!

Detroit Coney Dog

  • All Beef Hot Dogs
  • Large Hot Dog Buns
  • Beanless Chili
  • Chopped Onion
  • Mustard**

I recommend cooking your beanless chili in the crockpot. That way you can make it up in the morning and then go about your day. The recipe for a simple beanless chili is listed below. When your chili is done and your hot dogs are cooked it’s time to assemble. Open hot dog bun and place in your hot dog. This is the time to add the mustard. Then cover the entire hot dog with chili and chopped onion. You may want to eat this with a knife and fork…it’s THAT good!

**As most of you know…I DO NOT do mustard…on or around ANYTHING! So, I will be skipping that part. Anyone in my family who may want to come near me may want to skip the mustard too. *cough* Mr. M2C *cough*

Beanless Chili

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small can diced green chilies
  • 1/4 cup chopped raw onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 tsp ground Cumin Seed
  • 6 tsp Chili powder
Brown ground beef and drain. Add all ingredients to crock pot and stir. Set on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours so the spices have a chance to really stew.
The Coney Dog is pretty hearty so you’ll need something to wash it down. So, on to my favorite part, the cocktails.

The Lions Paw

  • 1 fluid ounce Southern Comfort liqueur
  • 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
  • 1 fluid ounce raspberry wine

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake the Southern Comfort liqueur, pineapple juice, and raspberry wine until well blended. Strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of fruit.

The Guinness Sangria

  • One Guinness
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup*
  • 1/2 oz. ruby port
  • Freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon for garnish
Combine 12 ounces of the stout in a chilled pint glass with simple syrup and allow to settle. Add port, then gently stir with a bar spoon about three times. Top with remaining stout and let settle for about 30 seconds. Garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Take Sunday off this week and enjoy the Monday night game. Happy Fall everyone!

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  • Donna Chaffins

    I love hotdogs. mmmmm

  • http://www.texastypeamom.com Kelly

    Ooh I love Guinness! And while I don’t love hot dogs – that one actually sounds good!

  • http://twitter.com/CourtneysSweets Courtney Elana

    Love beanless chili!!