The New Year Six (or NY6) is the best homegating opportunity in college football. In just a few short games we are blessed with six NCAA Division 1 bowl games:
● The Orange Bowl
● The Sugar Bowl
● The Peach Bowl
● The Fiesta Bowl
● The Cotton Bowl
● The Rose Bowl
If that wasn’t enough, the New Year Six is followed by the CFP National Championship. If you’re lucky enough to tailgate any of these bowl games in person, check out our tailgating guide from 2020-21 for tips. Otherwise, we thought we’d do something special for our New Year 6 homegating party. This year for the bowl games, we’re making bowls of chili. That’s right, six bowls of chili for six bowl games.
New Year Six Schedule 2022 – 2023
Before we jump into the recipes, here is the schedule for the New Year Six:
● Friday, December 30 at 8 PM ET: The 2022 Orange Bowl at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
● Saturday, December 31 at 12 PM ET: The Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
● Saturday, December 31 at 1 PM ET: The Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
● Saturday, December 31 at 3 PM ET: The Fiesta Bowl at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
● Monday, January 2 at 1 PM ET: The Cotton Bowl at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
● Monday, January 2 at 5 PM ET: The Rose Bowl at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California
The New York Six is followed by the CFP National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Monday, January 9 at 7:30 PM. For the championship game, we recommend finishing with this award-winning classic chili served either as a chili pot pie with a cornbread crust or as chili with cornbread dumplings.
Six Game-Day Chili Recipes
Nothing warms you up on a cold January day like a big bowl of hot chili. Here are our picks for six game day chili recipes perfect for your New Year six homegating party.
1. Bacon Bison Beer Chili
Bacon Bison Beer Chili
Ingredients
- 3 Slices Thick Cut Bacon, finely chopped
- 1 Large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Large Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 1/2 Lbs Lean Ground Bison
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 14.5 Oz Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes or Regular Crushed Tomatoes
- 8 Oz Salsa
- 1 Cup Medium-Bodied Beer
- 14.5 Oz Mixed Beans, drained
Toppings
- Chopped Cilantro
- Sliced Jalapeno
Notes
Lean, hearty bison meets the smoky salty flavor of bacon in this beer-drenched chili recipe. The recipe is simple to put together and cooks in just 30 minutes. You start by crisping the bacon and browning the bison, then add all the delicious seasonings. This is not a particularly spicy chili, so feel free to up the heat if you so desire. This chili is also gluten-free and dairy-free to help meet some dietary restrictions.
Pair With:
● A Red Amber Ale like Colorado Red Ale from Blackshirt Brewing
Serve With:
● Pumpkin Cornbread With Cinnamon Honey Butter
● Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread
● Cinnamon Rolls (A Midwest favorite)
2. Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili
Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Peeled and Diced Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Fat (coconut oil, bacon fat, etc.)
- 1/4 Tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 4-6 Slices Uncured Bacon, cooked and drained
- 1 Lb Ground Chorizo Sausage
- 1/2 Medium Onion, diced
- 14.5 Oz Canned Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
- 7 Oz Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
- Green Onion
- Avocado
Notes
Taking notes from our friends in the Southwest, this chorizo sweet potato chili is hearty, flavorful, and healthy. It is ideal for both paleo and Whole 30 since we know a lot of us are focused on burning off that holiday weight. The salty, smoky chorizo and bacon pair beautifully with the sweet richness of the sweet potatoes. Topped with fresh avocado and bacon crumbles, you’ll definitely want a second bowl. The best part? The whole chili only takes about a half hour to make.
Pair With:
● An American Stout like Cascabel Cream Stout from 512 Brewing Co
Serve With:
3. Short Rib Black Bean Chili
Short Rib Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2.5 Lbs Beef Short Ribs on the bone
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Medium Onions, diced
- 6 Oz Canned Tomato Paste
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 3 Dried Ancho Chili Pods, remove stem and seeds, diced
- 2 Chipotle Chilies in Adobo, diced
- 12 Oz Freshly Brewed Coffee
- 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken or Beef Stock
- (2) 14 Oz Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
Garnish
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro
- 1 Cup Crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese
Notes
Short ribs have a beautiful marbling that leads to an incomparable flavor, ideal for enriching your chili. In this recipe, the meat is cooked until it falls from the bone. Added to black beans, this hearty chili has flavors of the southwest and the Caribbean. Made with both ancho and chipotle chilis, this warm spicy chili has a smoky sweet finish to it. Tip with cotija cheese and cilantro and you’ll wonder why you never made chili with short ribs before.
Pair With:
● An Amber Lager like the Auburn Lager from Mad Anthony Brewing Company
Serve With:
● Cheddar Garlic Cornbread Biscuits
● Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Skins
4. Spicy Vegan Chocolate Chili
Vegan Chocolate Chili
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 2 Jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander
- 1 Pkg Hodo Adobo Mexican Crumbles
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Oz Unsweetened Chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 Large Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- (2) 15 Oz Cans of Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 Oz Can of Diced Tomatoes with their juices
- 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
Toppings
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 Pkg Hodo Adobo Mexican Crumbles
- 1/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds, optional
- 1 Ripe Avocado, cut into cubes
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
- Maple Syrup, optional
Notes
Anyone going plant-based this January can rejoice. Made with healthy superfoods like dark chocolate, sweet potatoes, and black beans, this tasty chili is also packed with dense nutrition. Beyond all the healthy benefits, this spicy vegan chocolate chili brings a ton of flavor. The chocolate makes the sauce rich but also sweet and very hearty. Served with some fresh avocado and pumpkin seeds and you won’t miss the meat.
Pair With:
● A Vegan Stout like Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout from Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Serve With:
● Vegan Creole Cornbread
● Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings
5. New Mexico Style Green Chile
Green Chile With Pork and Roasted Chiles
Ingredients
- 12 Large Mild Green Chiles
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Tbsp Lard, or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 Tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 2 – 2 1/2 Lbs Pork Butt, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Beer, Broth, or Water
- 2 Cups Low Sodium Broth, or Water
Notes
Not technically a chili so much as a chile stew, New Mexico Style Green Chile is one of the tastiest American dishes. So we had to include it on our list of the best chili bowls. Made with New Mexico’s famous hatch chiles and roasted pork, this regional favorite will soon be a favorite dish for homegating. It’s easy to make, delicious, and perfect for watching a bowl game.
Pair With:
● An Amber Brown Ale like Carlos American Brown Ale from Black Bottle Brewery
Serve With:
● Almost From Scratch Corn Tortillas
6. White Chili With Avocado Cream
White Chili with Avocado Cream
Ingredients
- 1 Serrano Chile
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 Medium Onion, peeled and halved
- Cooking Spray
- 4 Cups Unsalted Chicken Stock, divided
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Tsp Adobo Sauce
- 1 Chipotle Chile, canned in adobo sauce
- (2) 15 Oz Cans Unsalted Cannellini Beans, rinsed, drained, divided
- 5 1/2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 8 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 3/4 Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 Lb Ground Pork
- 2 Lbs Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast, cut into pieces
- 3 Cups Fresh White Corn Kernals
- 15 Oz Can Unsalted Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 Cup Half and Half
- 3/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro, divided
- 1/3 Cup Plus 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Lime Juice, divided
- 2.38 Tsp Kosher Salt, divided
- 1 Medium Ripe Peeled Avocado
- 1/3 Cup Light Sour Cream
- 3/4 Cup Diced Tomatillo
Notes
For our final chili, we decided to go with something on the lighter side. White chili brings all the richness and flavor of red chili, but with lighter ingredients like white beans and chicken. If you don’t have chicken, you can also use turkey or pork. Served with freshly made avocado cream, this white chili is the perfect finale for the New Year Six bowl games.
Pair With:
● An American Pale Ale Like Copperhead Pale Ale from Free State Brewing Co.
Serve With:
These six chili bowl recipes are perfect for homegating the New Year Six bowl games.
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