- Our FOX47 Playoff Tailgate continues with a trip to Agape' Academy Teacher Ana Juarez's home.
- Juarez shared with me her family tradition on game day — a classic chili.
- Watch the video above to learn more about the dish and what it means to her family. You can also find the recipe below!
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
Where bringing you inspiration for your own menu during the Lions playoff run. I'm your neighborhood reporter Travis hicks I'm here at Agape Academy teachers Ana Juarez, house trying our best to make chili take a look.
Agape Academy is in the middle of my neighborhood of downtown Charlotte. Ana Juarez works there, and she invited me to her home to show me her game day traditions.
And What's a game day without game day food? Juarez tells me her chili this season has been a winner for fans, and the team.
"They have won every single time we made chili on a gameday," Agape' Academy Teacher Ana Juarez said.
And I hopped in to help.
"So this something that we can all enjoy together, usually we don't eat it until halftime," Agape' Academy Teacher Ana Juarez said.
Juarez tells me her family has been cooking chili on game days for 10 years.
"They know when chili is on, that means we will be watching the Lions game together as a family," Agape' Academy Teacher Ana Juarez said.
"Definitely brings us together as a family, the kids get involved, they do the cans, they like to chop, they like to pour everything in the bowl," Agape' Academy Teacher Ana Juarez said.
We tried the chili and it was another winner.
If you want try Juarez's game-winning chili, the recipe is below.
INGREDIENTS:
- Two pounds of ground sirloin
- 1/2 Green Bell pepper
- 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
- 1 Can Light Red Kidney Beans
- 1 Can Real Red Kidney Beans
- 1 Gallon Tomato Juice
- Spices and Seasonings to Taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm a teaspoon of oil in a large heavy Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground sirloin and brown the meat.
- Add bell pepper and onion, cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chili beans and cook for 3-5 minutes more.
- Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic salt.
- Serve with garnishes of your choice.
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