One-dish meal

Game changer: This dish is great for parties because it's the quintessential one-dish meal and can be made ahead, refrigerated and reheated just before serving. (Jonelle Weaver/TMS Photo)

By Diane Rossen Worthington, Tribune Media Services
Super Bowl Sunday at my house always means a big day of football and hearty bowls of chili. This American classic borrows heavily from the Mexican and Southwest pantries by incorporating spices such as oregano, cumin and cinnamon, and staples such as unsweetened chocolate found in mole sauce.

I like the delectable combination of spices here that you can measure ahead of time and have ready to add just before cooking.

This dish is great for a crowd because it is the quintessential one-dish meal and can be made up to three days ahead, refrigerated and reheated just before serving.

Southwestern-style beef chili

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 2 hours, 35 minutes
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch chunks or ground for chili
3 large onions, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons ground oregano
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 can (12 ounces) beer