Score big with beer-spiced chili that’s perfect for the Super Bowl

Open a bag of green salad and serve with the chili.

Helpful Hints

n Ground white meat chicken or turkey can be used instead of ground sirloin.

n Any type of beer can be used.

Shopping List

To buy:

3/4 pound ground lean sirloin

1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

1 small can tomato paste

1 bottle minced garlic

1 bottle ground cumin

1 bottle chili powder

1 sweet potato

1 can/bottle beer

1 package shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese.

Staples:

canola oil, onion, salt and black peppercorns

BEER-SPICED CHILI

2 cups sweet potato cubes

2 teaspoon canola oil

1 cup sliced onion

3 teaspoons minced garlic

3 teaspoons ground cumin

3 teaspoons chili powder

3/4 pound ground lean sirloin

2 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup beer

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Peel sweet potato and cut into 1/4-to-1/2-inch cubes. Set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan and add onion, garlic, ground cumin, chili power. Saute 1 minute. Add the meat and brown on all sides for another minute. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sweet potato cubes and beer. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook 15 minutes. The potatoes should be soft. Cook a few more minutes, if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide between two large bowls and sprinkle with the cheese.

Yield 2 servings.