With two popular days coming up shortly – Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl – I thought I’d offer up a few recipes that might be just right for either occasion.
For the more sports minded folks, this Cheesy Chili Dip may be something you’d like to make for your Super Bowl party. To make the recipe, you need to first whip up the Four Bean Taco Chili, which also is great to serve at your Super Bowl party.
Those who are more romantically inclined may be thinking of a sweet chocolate dessert to prepare for that someone special.
However, there’s no reason you can’t make all three recipes for either of the occasions.
FOUR-BEAN TACO CHILI
2 pounds ground beef
3 cups tomato juice
1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies, optional
1 envelope taco seasoning
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yields 12 cups.
CHEESY CHILI DIP
2 cups Four-Bean Taco Chili
1 (8-ounce) jar salsa
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (16-ounce) package Velveeta (or other processed cheese), cubed
Tortilla chips
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chili, salsa, chilies and cheese. For a smoother dip, you can process beans in food chopper first.
Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 5 cups.
LAYERS OF LOVE BROWNIES
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut in pieces
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
3/4 cup white morsels
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan.
Combine flour, cocoa and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl, until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Reserve 3/4 cup batter.
Spread remaining batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle nuts and white morsels over batter. Drizzle caramel topping over top. Beat remaining egg and reserved batter until light in color. Stir in semi-sweet morsels. Spread evenly over caramel topping.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or till center is set. Cool completely and cut into 12 squares.
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