What to cook for New Years Eve

I'd probably go with some taco soup, chili, brunswick stew or something like that.
Taco soup is my go-to for feeding a large crowd. It is super easy and not too expensive that's a factor. We have a taco soup bar with onions, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese and some pepper jack for those that like it spicy. We do tortilla chips and tortilla strips if anyone wants that in the soup.

My go to for football parties is a pot of chili and a pot of potato soup with crusty bread.

We like "Frito pie"
Canned chili (or homemade if you feel like making chili but canned is super easy) Frito corn chips, grated cheese, sour cream and dice onion.
Put a handful of chips in the bottom of a bowl and ladle some chili on. Top with cheese, onions, or sour cream as desired.

I like to serve brisket when I have company on holidays. I can throw it in the oven in the morning and let it cook all day. I serve it w/ rolls (so that my guests can make a sandwich if they wish) and a side dish such as baked beans. It makes for a super easy, but festive meal.

I would probably make Italian beef or lasagna, plus a few appetizers.

I agree appetizers and finger goods are fun for NYE.

Fondues are a ton of fun. With a big group, I'd just do a cheese and chocolate.

We’re also having brisket this year!

Baked ravioli in a huge throw-away foil pan! Sauce, ravioli, cheese, repeat and bake. Salad and garlic bread. 

Burning Feathers Italian roast beef sandwiches. 

Big pot of broccoli cheese or potato soup, salad and crusty bread.  Or funeral sandwiches to go with them. 

Or mix of sliders.  So many options on Pinterest.  Bonus, they can be made ahead of time.

(Rerun of some of what I posted on another thread.)

If I were in your shoes, I would make a pot of soup or chili and maybe have some appetizers. Nothing complicated or super heavy.

I didn't know people had actual meals on new years eve. We've had appetizers and desserts since I've been alive.

It's our last hurrah before we all set resolutions and eat healthy for the next 4 weeks before we break down and eat wings for super bowl and then give up again

Would you mind posting your taco soup recipe? Thanks so much

Sure!  It is so easy!  

This recipe is for one batch but you can make as much as you need.  I'd say one batch can easily feed six people.  
I do my soup in a large Dutch oven but I can just barely get two batches in there.  

1lb ground meat - beef or turkey.  If I'm making multiple batches I use one of each.
yellow onion - to taste
1 package of dry Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg of taco seasoning or 1/4 cup of your favorite taco seasoning
1 can/bottle of beer.  I use Yeungling because that's what we normally have on hand around here.  you can use about 6-8 ounces of beef broth but use the low or no sodium variety.  
1 can Rotel - I like the Mexican style but also use the mild variety.  do not drain.  
1 can of corn - I like the mixed white and yellow.  Rinse and drain.  
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 
1 can Ranch beans - do not rinse the can 

Brown your meat with the onion then drain the grease.  Add your dry seasonings and blend with the meat. Add the can of Rotel and heat through.  Slowly add your beer.  Add the remaining cans and stir.  Use that Ranch beans can to add some water and scrape out all the juicy goodness from the inside of the can.  I usually rinse this can twice and it gives me great flavor and gives some liquid to the soup.    Serve with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese and tortilla strips.  
If you need this recipe to stretch a little, add some elbow macaroni and tad more liquid if you still want some soupiness.  We add the macaroni on the second night for leftovers but don't add liquid so it makes more of a goulash type of meal.  We love that, too!  




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