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Cause its chili season!!
And it’s Thursday, which means football, which just means GOOD food!
Which also means, SMILE!!
Gosh, I love Thursday. It’s almost always a good day. I mean, it’s basically the weekend, so that just makes the whole mood of the day a million times better, you know? Also, Thursdays during the fall mean football, which means cozy football food for dinner. Reason number 1,444,444,333 why I love fall to pieces!!
Ok, so I promised I would not bore you with my excitement over fall today.
SOO…let’s talk about the important things in life. Things like that new little black cat of mine, Snape. Remember, I talked all about him on Monday. He’s currently chillin right next to me. He likes to squeeze into the tightest places possible and be EXTRA close to me. It’s the best, I kind of love having the little guy by my side all day. While I work in the kitchen, he hangs out collecting scraps off the floor, then he gets tired and sleeps under my shooting table. While I work at my desk, he’s either on my lap or right beside me in my chair. And when we sleep, well he literally sleeps on top of me. Basically the little guy likes to be in touch at all times. Again, it’s the best.
OK, but the problem?!? He is SO small that I keep trapping him places. Like in cabinets, the bathroom…the fridge…don’t ask. I am also deathly afraid of crushing him, like he is TINY!
I promise photos. Do you want a whole dedicated post, or just a few snaps?? Let me know!
In other important news, my right hand brother Kai is headed off to school on Saturday and I am beyond sad. I have been working him hard, having him do some filming things and such for the blog…hoping to show you guys soon!!
But really, life is alway more fun when this kid is around, so I am so sad to seem him head off to school. BUT very excited that he is headed off to LA. That means warm Cali visits and lots of shopping with Caitlin (his girlfriend).
YES.
Most important news though?? This crockpot carne asada beer chili!!
It’s actually kind of funny though, because I can’t really take full credit for this idea. See, a while back I asked my oldest brother Creighton if he had any ideas for some fall themed football recipes (his favorite) and of course he responded – chili. Thing is, he likes chili from the packet, so he asked his friends and one of them (hi Tom!) suggested a Carne Asada Chili. I think this was one of the first times I ever asked Creigh for a recipe idea that I came away with one I actually liked.
I was pumped, I mean, carne asada chili? Sounds pretty awesome!!
So I was sold and literally made it the next day.
This is just like a carne asada taco, but in chili form. Which I’m actually thinking I like better. I know, what?!? But this is just SO good, plus it’s so easy! The meat gets slow cooked all day, then topped with seasoned baked potato wedges and basically every other topping you can think of!
Hello, avocado, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, grilled corn, green onions, FRITOS and maybe even some sour cream or greek yogurt, if you’re into it!
And there you go, that’s your bowl of carne asada chili!!
YUMMERS!!
*Lastly, for those of you who saw the note at the end of my post yesterday, I want to you to know that your efforts to contact Pinterest on my behalf of my issue worked! Pinterest finally contacted me to let me know that we have been removed from their blacklist. They apologized for the inconvenience and said, “Occasionally good websites get caught in the mix when we’re looking for spammy sites. This shouldn’t happen again, however, please let us know if it does”. Thank you all for being such AWESOME loyal readers. You have no idea how much this means to me. 🙂 Tieghan
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But one thing, double up on the cheese. Well two things – DON’T skimp on the potatoes either! Mmmm, K?! Cool! 🙂
looks delicious! One quick question – can I leave out the apple butter or is there an easy substitution for it? I have everything else on hand.
Hi!! You can leave it out or swap apple sauce, fig jam, pumpkin butter or just 2 tablespoons honey and or brown sugar. Hope you love this and thank you!
Love chili season!!! One of my favorite things about fall. I could basically eat soup three times a day and be a happy girl 🙂
Thanks so much, Laura! Have a great weekend!
Mmm, this looks delicious! So nice and cozy and perfect for fall. I’d love a whole kitty post, please!!!
Thanks Susan!
Hi – what type of beer did you use for this recipe? Thanks!
Hi Stacey! I used a pumpkin beer for this. THANKS!
This looks amazing! We don’t have football Thursdays in the UK, but I’m gonna pretend, just so I can eat this tonight! And Yesssss! Full on whole kitty post!!! I have a feeling that Snape is sooooo sweet that a few snaps just ain’t gonna cut it!
This looks fantastic. Flank steak is pretty pricey around here, wondering what I could sub it. Can’t wait to try this Tieghan and please do a whole post about Snape!
This chili has everything going for it!! Beautiful photos (as usual), and yes – me too – dying to see your new kitty! (Loved seeing your goats in the video!)
Please post picture of your little one! I agree with you Tieghan, there are an infinitesimal amount of reasons to love fall. Chili and football, pumpkins and butternut squash to name a few. Thanks for your inspiration!
Can’t get enough of your food photography. I’m going to try this chili recipe for my birthday dinner tonight. Thanks for the recipe.
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I would love to see an entire post about Snape! And what is carne Assad meat? Thanks.
I love fritos on chili…the best…and an entire blog on kitty pictures please!!!
Flank steak is $17.61 a pound here. When you say “carne asada meat” what kind beef cut would that be? Just a cheap cut of any beef? Thank you for posting this recipe as I look forward to making it.
Hi! Yes, you could use any cheap cut if price is an issue. Hope you love this!
hmmmmmm this looks so good!! I’m a very big fan of chilli, and love cooking with beer, so this one’s already a winner to me!
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Have zero experience cooking with beer. Thanks for sharing as I’m trying to learn! Would love a cook Canadian beer themed cheese soup (like the one you get in Disney World) No idea if you would know how to replicate that. I used to not like cats and then I got married. I love cats now! Like Cheryl, now I’d be good with a whole Snape post.
This is pure brilliance! I am loving everything about it, bring on football season! Okay, and YES do a whole post on you’re new little cutie. I’m dying to see him!
P.S. I’m so glad your Pinterest account is okay!
perfection!