The road to the Super Bowl will go through the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field after all. The Green Bay Packers will host the New York Giants on Sunday, January 20th in the NFC Championship Game after New York upset the Dallas Cowboys this evening 21-17.
Which means one thing for me (and the rest of my fellow Wisconsinites): It’s time to start planning our game day menus.
In my previous blog I shared the dishes I made (and others that I gorged on) for the playoff party I attended on Saturday. Now that our beloved Packers are headed to the championships (and Green Bay is actually hosting the game) I’m preparing for another round of potlucks. My contribution to Saturday’s party was a bit weak–hearty dips that were good and quite popular—-but next Sunday I want to make something a bit more substantial… and SPICY.
I found this recipe (which I have made before for family dinners) that travels well and is easy to prepare. It’s a kicked up version of a standard Sloppy Joe recipe (the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce give it a great zing). While the coleslaw helps mellow out the flavors. You can use the slaw as a side dish or have your guests pile it on top of the Sloppy Joe mixture before adding the bun.
HOT AND SPICY SLOPPY JOES
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Brown ground beef with onion in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Break up beef into crumbles while cooking.
Pour off drippings.
Stir in ketchup, corn, beans, tomato sauce, chipotle peppers and cumin; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in cilantro, salt and black pepper.
Place heated mixture on buffet table and have guests pile it on hamburger buns.
COLD AND CRUNCHY COLESLAW
Ingredients:
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups packaged coleslaw mix
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips
Black pepper
Directions:
Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce and salt in small bowl. Add coleslaw mix and bell pepper; toss to coat. Season with black pepper, as desired. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
More Recipes for Party Dishes:
Chocolate Football Rice Krispie Treats and Playoff Pinwheels
Super Sandwiches for the Big Bowl Games
Bowl-o-Rama: Party Recipes for Football Fans
Two Appetizers For Your Holiday Party: Deep Fried Tortellini and Artichoke Dip