Monday, January 28, 2008
Spice up the Super Bowl with salsa
The Super Bowl is an opportunity to combine three favorite American traditions: football, friends, and food. Dips and chili are traditional favorites at this event, and when you begin with a jar of salsa these dishes are as easy as they are tasty.
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Salsa Chili
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 8-ounce jar salsa
4 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
1 15-ounce can light red kidney beans
1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion; sauté until meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain grease, if desired. Add pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix, and kidney beans. Mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Makes 8 servings.
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Seven-Layer Taco Dip
1 1-ounce package taco seasoning mix
1 16-ounce can refried beans
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 16-ounce container sour cream
1 16-ounce jar salsa
1 large tomato, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 6-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans. Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions, and lettuce over the salsa; top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives. Makes 56 servings.
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Warm Salsa and Cheese Dip
1 16-ounce container sour cream
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 1-ounce package taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, blend sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in taco seasoning mix. Stir in salsa, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Pepper Jack cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Makes 48 servings.
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Pantry Pointers
Allow guests to customize their chili with a variety of garnishes. Offer shredded cheese, minced onion, hot sauce, and sour cream.
Mix a mashed avocado with 1 cup of salsa for a quick dip. Serve with tortilla chips.
The Practical Pantry ©2008 Tammy P. Olson
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