The Eve of Good Things

Tomorrow morning I am taking an early train to Chicago to see the Bears open against the Lions, so there will be no more posts until Tuesday. 

Until then, if someone needs a tasty and quick opening NFL Sunday game-time meal, try the following recipe, which I have used to please at least several fellow fans. 

MC's Champion Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey or beef

One medium onion

Two stalks of celery

1 tbsp of parsley

Four or five cans of chili beans (I use Bush, like the Saints do)

One green (or red) bell pepper

Chicken or beef broth (1 can or about 15 oz)

Small macaroni

Tomato Sauce (8 oz can)

Bay leaves (1-2)

Salt and ground pepper

Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Get a pot big enough to hold Tom Brady's new contract. Brown the ground meat. Chop the onions and celery finely, and add to the meat. Cook until the onions are soft. 

2. Chop the green pepper into small (1/2 inch) cubes and add to the pot, along with the parsley (which should be chopped or shredded; think the Lions against a really good team).

3. Add the can of broth, along with approximately 1/2 tsp of salt and some pepper (just a pinch).

4. Add the tomato sauce and the cans of beans. Toss in two bay leaves (with the aplomb of Philip Rivers) and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes (think Josh McDaniels when the Broncos are losing.) Stir frequently.

6. Cook approximately 3/4 lb of small macaroni. Serve chili mixed with approximately 2/3 cup of macaroni per serving. Garnish with shredded cheese. This stuff is so good that even Darelle Revis won't want to re-negotiate!

More later.