New Ideas for Game Day and Tailgating: Martie on Nashville's Talk of the Town

We had a great time with the Meryll and the gang at Talk of the Town in Nashville to kick off the Titans first home game! Our tailgate party included some new ideas for game day or tailgating at the stadium... Simple ideas like giant sandwiches that you can just slice, fire roasted chipotle chili, serving in individual Frito packages, using a drink carrier to serve veggies and dip and lots more easy, fun ideas! 

Thanks to the NewsChannel 5 team for having us in Nashville again! Can't wait to come back to Music City!

RECIPES AND HOW-TO'S FROM THIS VIDEO:

MARTIE'S FIRE ROASTED CROCK-POT CHIPOTLE CHILI

MAKE A BLOODY MARY BAR FOR GAME DAY

TOSS AWAY BEER COOLER

SIMPLE IDEAS FOR GAME DAY

HOST A CHILI COOK-OFF FOR GAME DAY

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Fire Roasted Crock-Pot Chipotle Chili Recipe

If you are like me, you're always experimenting with your chili recipe. While I love my original recipe, by adding fire roasted tomatoes and some chipotle plus fresh salsa, you give your chili a fresh Tex-Mex kick! Try it and see what you think. Smoky and full of flavor, this Crock-Pot chili recipe will be your new go-to chili recipe for tailgating, game day or any day! To make serving easy, I like to serve in individual Frito bags... tastes just like the Chili Pie that my mom used to make! Set up a condiment bar with toppings so guests can customize to their taste.

Fire Roasted Chipotle ChiliMARTIE'S FIRE ROASTED CHIPOTLE CHILI

 2 pounds ground beef

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 bottle of your favorite beer

2 28 ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed (or whir them in the food processor)

2 15 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 small can sliced Jalapeno peppers, drained and diced very fine (be careful to wash your hands!)

2 cups fresh tomato salsa (find it at most stores or make your own recipe)

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (find it in the spice aisle; add a bit more if you like that smoky heat)

1 teaspoon black pepper

Serve in individual Frito bags for easy serve, easy clean up for tailgating!1 tablespoon Kosher salt

Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet until the beef is brown and the onions are softened. Draiin off the liquid. Return to the heat and pour the beer over the mixture to deglaze the pan. Pour that mixture into your crock-pot. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on the lowest setting for 4 hours.

Serve with condiments: Sour cream, grated cheese, sliced jalapenos, green onion, hot sauce, or any of your favorite chili toppings.

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