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This is a fan favorite! Perfect for a brisk day, tailgating, or wonderful comfort food anytime. The hardest part about this recipe is opening the cans if you don’t have an electric can opener.

Game Day Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds hamburger
• 2 Vidalia onions – diced
• 1 48-ounce tomato juice
• 2 cans chili ready kidney beans (or plain)
• 2 cans chili tomatoes (I use 1 chili and 1 with green chilies for a little extra spice)
• 2 T sugar
• 2 T chili powder (more if desired)
• 1 - 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional depending on heat desired)

1. Brown hamburger and onions in a large stockpot – drain, return to pot.
2. Add in remaining ingredients – bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer on low 4 to 6 hours (can also be placed in crockpot for this step).

Homemade Cornbread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1 c. flour
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c. oil (vegetable / canola)

1. Combine dry ingredients – mix well
2. Combine wet ingredients – mix well
3. Pour wet into dry, mix until just moistened – batter will be lumpy – do not overmix.
4. Pour into greased 8 x 8 pan.
5. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.

Optional Add-ins: cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, or chopped sundried tomatoes

Pair the Game Day Chili in a bowl with the Homemade Cornbread, top it with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped raw onion, and sour cream or Greek yogurt for a perfect meal. The Homemade Cornbread can also be served with butter and honey!