Midwestern Sampler with Vienna Beef, Cheli's Chili, and Elegant Farmer
We all know that the Midwest has much to recommend it - the Great Lakes, easy going attitudes, salt of the earth people, and don’t forget the amazing foods! We’ve pulled together a classic Midwest meal for you. Start with rich all-beef chili from Detroit’s Cheli’s Chili Bar. Hockey great Chris Chelios doesn’t skimp on flavor or fresh ingredients. Then Vienna Beef Hot Dogs – all you need is heat and appetite. Of course, no Midwestern meal would be complete without an apple pie! We’ve got the best from Elegant Farmer, baked in a brown paper bag to ensure a crisp crust and tender apples. You’ll get a big 4 lb batch of Cheli’s Chili, perfect for eating in a bowl or maybe topping those Vienna dogs for some extra punch – you get sixteen of those! And finally, an Elegant Farmer apple pie, sent frozen and ready to bake in its famous brown paper bag. Value never tasted so good!
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Serving Suggestions
We can’t imagine you won’t want to serve these dogs in traditional Chicago style, loaded up with mustard, relish, tomato, pickle, onion, sport peppers and sprinkled with that magical celery salt. But if you are feeling like playing in the kitchen, you’ll be delighted to know that these dogs are ready! Forget hot dogs and go for Haute dogs! Try adding horseradish mustard and caramelized onions, or top with tomato chutney and cucumber slices. And for a real indulgence, go for a classic Francheezie - split down the middle, fill with a folded slice of American cheese, wrap in bacon and bake till the bacon is crisp and the cheese melted, and serve on a toasted buttered bun.
The possibilities for topping chili are endless, and every region has their best offerings. We think that setting up a chili bar is a fun way to have a party. Some of our top toppings? Anyone can have the standard oyster crackers, chopped onions, sour cream and shredded cheese. But how about crushed corn chips or tortilla strips? Roasted jalapenos mixed with roasted red peppers offers an amazing mix of sweet and heat. Toasted pumpkin seeds can add fun crunch, and crumbled goat cheese can be a creamy alternative to sour cream. Cornbread can be good on the side, but what about making crunchy polenta croutons! And we have one guy here at the office who would be very disappointed if we didn’t mention that processed American cheese chunks melt into ooey gooey goodness in his bowl.
This apple pie is amazing, and to be honest, you don’t want to do too much to it beyond getting a slice on your plate! We like the traditional serving ideas, such as a scoop of rich vanilla or butter pecan ice cream. Or try a slice of extra sharp cheddar - just amazing! One of our colleagues swears by melted premium vanilla ice cream as a quick crème anglaise, and another says that she likes hers with a topping of sour cream sweetened with brown sugar.
Prep Instructions
Traditional Chicago-Style Hot Dog.
Heat an authentic Vienna® Beef Hot Dog in water, steam, grill or microwave to 170ºF. Nestle it in a steamed poppy seed bun. Pile on the following toppings in this order:
1. Yellow mustard
2. Bright green relish
3. Fresh chopped onion
4. Two tomato wedges
5. Kosher pickle spear
6. Two sport peppers
7. A dash of celery salt
Elegant Farmer
8” Apple Pie
Preparation Instructions:
Frozen:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place frozen pie still in original paper bag on baking sheet in oven for 50-60 minutes. DO NOT let bag touch side of oven or heating elements!
Thawed:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place thawed pie still in original paper bag on baking sheet in oven for 8-10 minutes. DO NOT let bag touch side of oven or heating elements.
Cheli’s Chili
1. Fully Cooked. Just heat and serve
Stove Top: empty contents of container into saucepan. Heat on medium to low settings, stirring frequently. Serve when chili has reached desired temperature.
Nutritional Facts
Elegant Farmer
8” Apple Pie
Ingredients: Apples, Granulated Sugar, Butter, Enriched White Flour, Lemon Juice (Filtered Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Lemon Oil), Rice Flour, Tapioca Granules, Cinnamon, Pie Shell (Wheat Flour, [Unenriched, Unbleached Flour], Lard, Water, Dextrose, Salt, Baking Soda.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1/10 pie, 4.6oz. (131g)
Servings per Container: 10
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 120
Total Fat: 13g, 20% Daily Value
Saturated Fat: 7g, 20%
Cholesterol: 25mg, 8%
Sodium: 100mg, 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 61g, 20%
Dietary Fiber: 2g, 10%
Sugars: 40g
Protein: 3g
Vitamin A: 6%
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 4%
Vienna Beef Skinless Franks
Ingredients:
Beef, Water, Salt, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Mustard, Natural Flavorings and Coloring, Garlic Juice (Garlic Juice, Salt), Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Extractives of Paprika.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Frank 8:1(56g)
Servings Per Container: About 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
Calories from Fat - 120
Total Fat 13g - 21%
Saturated Fat 5g - 27%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg - 11%
Sodium 530g - 22%
Total Carbohydrate - 1g - 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g - 0%
Sugars - 1g
Protein - 8g
Vitamin A - 0%
Calcium - 0%
Vitamin C - 0%
Iron 4%
Cheli’s Chili
Ingredients: Beef, Water, Diced Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Citric Acid, and Calcium Chloride), Kidney Beans (Dark Red Kidney Beans, Water, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA Added for Color Retention), Tomato Paste, Onions, Green Peppers, Celery, Salt, Natural Flavoring and Coloring, Chili Powder (Spices, Salt, Garlic, Tricalcium Phosphate), Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (245g)
Servings Per Container: 32 - 16 oz.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
Calories from Fat 110 % Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg 16%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 2%
Iron 20%
Shipping
This item is carefully packaged in a re-usable Styrofoam cooler with ice packs to preserve freshness. All contents will ship in a heavy-duty shipping box.