Football Season for 2024 is upon us! And, as such, it’s time to bring back more Football Food ideas! To kick us off (pun VERY intended) for the season, we figured we’d embrace our local food culture and make another riff off the Philly Cheesesteak! This is something we’ve really enjoyed doing in the past (see all our funky Olverindulgence-ized Philly Cheesesteak Recipes for proof), and we figured it was time to layer in the general concept with a Risotto!
This meal was a resounding success! We used sliced venison, green bell peppers (from our garden), red onions, and goat cheddar from Lively Run Dairy! However, you can swap out the venison for beef or chicken, and you can play with other veggies and cheese to perfectly customize your risotto to your liking!
Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
- Thinly Sliced Meat. We used Venison, but Beef and Chicken would also work.
- Green Bell Peppers
- Red Onions
- 1 Cup Arborio Rice
- 5-6 Cups of Beef or Chicken Stock
- Cheese. We used Goat Cheddar, but regular cheddar works really well
- Black Pepper
Method:
- Dice your onions and peppers.
- Melt a little butter in a large pan with tall sides, and add your diced veggies. Stir together, and saute until the onions turn opaque, and the peppers begin to soften.
- As your veggies cook, bring your beef or chicken stock to a simmer in a different pot.
- Also, as your veggies cook, chop your thinly sliced meat into small pieces.
- When your veggies are ready, add your meat, and crack in some fresh black pepper. Saute until your meat is cooked.
- Add your arborio rice, and stir to combine. Let sit for a few minutes until it begins to turn opaque.
- Working 1 cup at a time, add your stock to your cheesesteak pan. Allow the first cup to be absorbed into the rice, and then add your next cup. Keep doing this until all of your stock is used.
- As your risotto and stock are working their magic, shred or cube your cheese.
- Once all of your stock has been absorbed by your rice, add your cheese and more black pepper. Stir to combine and melt your cheese into your risotto.
- Plate, devour, and enjoy!
