Tailgate Chili...with recipe!

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Jimmy Cirritto and Chef Eric Quarnstrom from Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, shows us why chili is the perfect tailgate staple.

TAILGATE CHILI RECIPE

5 LBS Ground Beef ( browned separately in skillet - drain all grease )

2 large yellow onions - diced

2 large green peppers - diced

6 fresh jalapenos - diced ( canned jalapenos also acceptable )

1 14oz can diced tomatoes

1 8 oz can tomato paste

1 12oz bottle ketchup

¼ cup of beef base

1 tbs cumin

2 tbs dark chili powder

¼ cup paprika

~ combine ALL ingredients into a stock pot and slowly simmer on low heat for 1 hour while stirring occasionally. A crock pot may also be used.

~ serve with shredded cheese, diced red onions and sour cream.