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What’s better for a cold winter’s day watching football then chili? When Old El Paso® and Budweiser® invited us to share our favorite game day recipe, I knew it had to be chili. But I put a little spin on it.
A Fun Way to Serve Game Day Chili!
I transformed our favorite game day chili into fun and easy-to-serve Chili Cheese Boats that are crunchy and layered and delicious! Check ’em out…
Game Day Chili Cheese Boats – So Easy and Delicious!
I discovered that Old El Paso® Mini Soft Tortilla Taco Boats are perfect for making yummy game day appetizers and hearty snacks. Leave them soft or toast them to give ’em a little crunch. Add different meats or beans or any other combination of hearty ingredients. The possibilities are endless! And they’re easy to serve!
I sprayed ours with a little olive oil
and sprinkled them with garlic salt
before toasting in the oven.
They make the perfect little edible containers for a scoop of chunky chili and sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese!
I put them back in the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt on top. Then added some torn cilantro on top. Mmmmm!
Then the kids and Cliff and I munched on them while watching the football game. Cliff and I each enjoyed a Bud Light Lime, too. I’d say this family game day party was delicious!
Print this Game Day Chili Cheese Boats Recipe:
Game Day Chili Cheese Boats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 28 ounce diced tomatoes ((drained))
- 15 ounce kidney beans ((drained and rinsed))
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 chili seasoning mix
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 package mini soft tortilla bowl ((8 individual boats))
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh cilantro ((to taste))
Tools
- paring knife
- 12-quart stockpot (with lid)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- sheet baking pan
- parchment paper
- measuring cups
Instructions
Chili:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Warm olive oil in the stockpot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and break up with spoon or spatula. Cook ground beef over medium heat, stirring and breaking apart occasionally until browned throughout.
- Add diced tomatoes and use a spoon to crush them a bit and stir them into the beef.
- Add chili seasoning and stir until combined.
- Stir in kidney beans and corn.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
Preparing Tortilla Boats:
- While chili is cooking, arrange Old El Paso® Mini Soft Tortilla Taco Boats on a nonstick baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray Tortilla Taco Boats lightly with olive oil cooking spray, and sprinkle them with garlic salt.
- Bake Tortilla Taco Boats until lightly brown and slightly crispy. Approximately 5 - 8 minutes.
Assembling Chili Cheese Taco Boats:
- Spoon chili mixture into toasted Tortilla Taco Boats. Top with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Return to oven until cheese melts.
- Add some torn cilantro to the top and serve.
Do you and your family watch football? What are your favorite game day foods? Have a favorite game day chili recipe? Join the conversation in the comments below!
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- Easy Southwest Pork Taco Boats
- Easy and Delicious Enchilada Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Corina Ramos says
Love this idea Krissy! Looks so good and so easy to make, which is my favorite part. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Cori
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Thank you! It was so delicious my husband made more the next day.