When you want to gather everyone for a cozy dinner, a pot of chili and a pan of cornbread give you a straightforward place to start. Decide on the main dish, add a few toppings, and let each person build a bowl they enjoy.
Stockyards Texas Chili Simmer Sauce brings rich tomato, chile, garlic, and warm spice flavors together with medium heat. Made in Oklahoma, it gives you a hearty starting point for the pot while you keep the rest of the meal simple.
Choose the kind of chili you want
Use the sauce as the seasoned base for your favorite chili recipe. For a meat-based pot, cook your chosen meat before adding the sauce and the other ingredients your recipe calls for. Follow your recipe for ingredient amounts and cooking times.
For a bean-and-vegetable version, combine cooked or canned beans with sautéed fresh onions, bell peppers, and other vegetables you enjoy. Add the simmer sauce and adjust the liquid to suit your recipe and the consistency you prefer.
The useful choice is the one your household will enjoy. Keep the pot simple enough that the sauce's seasoning can come through.
Make cornbread the main side
Use a favorite cornbread recipe or a mix you already like. A skillet, baking pan, or muffin tin can all work when you follow the recipe's directions for that pan.
Think about how you want to serve it: wedges beside the bowls, squares in a basket, or individual muffins for a casual gathering. Put butter on the table if you like, and let everyone decide whether the cornbread belongs beside the chili or crumbled over it.
Offer a few toppings with different jobs
You do not need a dozen bowls. Pick a few toppings that add something different:
- Shredded cheddar or sour cream for a creamy finish.
- Chopped onion or green onion for a fresh bite.
- Avocado or a squeeze of lime to round out the bowl.
Serve the toppings separately so each person can make a bowl they like.
Add something crisp and call everyone in
A cabbage slaw or green salad rounds out the meal. Set out the bowls, spoons, and cornbread before you bring over the chili. Once everyone has built a bowl, pull up your own chair and enjoy the company.
Shop Stockyards Texas Chili Simmer Sauce and put an easy gathering on your dinner calendar.