02.08.26 • SANTA CLARA, CA
BIG GAME, MEET BIG FLAMES
Live Shots from the Event
The Perfect Griddle for Game Day Beef
And our community joined the tailgate fun, too. They submitted ‘beefs’ to squash, recipes to enjoy, and pics of their own watch party setups as part of our Squash the Beef Showdown. Check them out below.
Our Favorite Fan-Submitted Beefs
(in no particular order)
He won't tell us what team he's rooting for...
Peyton Manning | The Sheriff
"People who veto trades in Fantasy Football!"
Matthew Berry | Fantasy Legend
SB winners are called “World Champions” when it’s the National Football League and they only play teams in the United States 🤔
Washing my car during the day and it rains that night!
Not changing the toilet paper roll when empty!
My biggest “beef” is figuring out what to cook for lunch and dinner each day! Sometimes
Self checkout
People not using headphones in public to watch reels and videos.
People bringing in huge bags at a no-bag venue
I cannot stand when people spell the word "lose" as "loose." It really grinds my gears.
Texts in all caps.
Hot dogs coming in packages of 10 when hot dog buns come in packages of 8.
People parking in the spot I cleared snow out of
pepsi or coke
In the 4th Quarter of close games, The Quarterback will throw a Deep Pass Play hoping for a Pass Interference Penalty. And the Cornerbacks and Safeties frequently oblige.
The reminder that I'm getting old because I dont know any of the half-time acts anymore.
Rain at the bbq :(
The Superbowl is on a Sunday instead of a Saturday.
Telemarketers
That NOBODY serves fajitas or 9 layer dip anymore which means I have to always make it at home
Too many commercials during the Super Bowl.
When people stop dead in airport aisles or grocery store entrances like they’ve just spawned there. No signal. No warning.
People who leave 3 seconds on the microwave.
When fried eggs stick to stainless steel, even though you did exactly the same thing as last time when it didn’t stick!
People who can't pronounce the word 'asterisk' ... just look at the word
Burgers costing more than $10.
My beef is that Bill Belichick didn’t even make the Hall of Fame voting.
The fact that carbs are delicious, but betray me! Come on bread... work with me!
Plows dropping snowbanks in my shoveled driveway.
My biggest beef is NFL ticket prices!
MY BEEF IS WITH THE MASCOTS! where are the flips? The fights? The COMEDY
people that dont melt cheese on burgers
Grocery carts with one wheel that’s spiritually opposed to you!
The Chicago Bears' heartbreaking loss. Squash that like it squashed my heart.
Not enough beef in sandwiches
My beef is people who don’t eat beef 🤣
My beef is with my dogs who sit by me while I grill and expect something magical to happen. Do I need to grill something extra for dogs? If so, I need a new grill.
Long Commercial Breaks
My beef is with unsportsmanlike conduct! You got to keep your cool even when things are heated. 🔥
Let the players celebrate plays without getting called for unsportsmanlike conduct penalties!
Stadiums with terrible food selections
Snow and COLD! Can we please just move right into summer?
The Detroit Lions continued injuries keeping them out of the playoffs 🥹
Speeders
Trashy seats
Texas fan! So my beef is with OU football. They need to be squashed real bad
Steelers are Hi-lar-i-ous for hiring McCarthy
Slow Golfers - Keep up the pace of play!!
New England is the luckiest team ever!
Cow-pokes are overrated! 30 Years and still waiting…
Philly is America's Team! (America's most-despised team)
Sherman is still the best CB! Just ask Crabtree.
Detroit somehow found a way to miss the playoffs!
The Dallas Cowboys…. C’mon America’s team?
Texans need a new QB
They don’t have all beef hotdogs at the stadium. They really need to squash the beef into perfect tubes of deliciousness.
The terrible announcers. They're not clever nor are they funny.
People who drive towards me with their bright lights on
The length and number of "TV" timeouts. Let's play football!!!!
Missed flags
Grumpy people at a game
The officiating has been terrible the last few weeks! Hopefully, SB will be better.
Large steak
My best friend who likes to set his beer or full bourbon on the rocks glass on my couch cushion rather than the perfectly good coffee table in front of him.
Partisan refs
My beef is always with the parking/exit from the games
When people don’t respond to texts within 24 hours!
long restroom lines for ladies need to be squashed
PEOPLE WHO WANT STEAK WELL DONE
The Browns got hosed in the 2021 playoff game against the Chiefs. A missed targeting call totally flipped the game!
People hating the Patriots because they've won... You hate us, because you ain't us! LOL
My beef is with the frigid arctic cold and feet of snow I've had for the last 3 weeks. All I want is to be able to grill, cook, fry, use my smokers outside but I have 24 inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures! SQUASH IT!
No one in the superbowl I want to see play
Pineapple 🍍
People who do not mow their lawn. I do not want a jungle living next door.
Concert prices
My biggest beef is that they only offer certain things with a drive through. Why can't I drive through and get my nails done?
Persons who use "aircrafts" as the plural form of aircraft.
NFL Coaching shake-ups!
That I can’t use Mesquite wood in my Solo Stove because my daughter is allergic to it!
Every team I was pulling for in the playoffs lost, EVERY TEAM!
People who don't use turn signals!!!
I'm allergic to beef
The fact that carbs are delicious, but betray me by turning into fat! Come on bread... work with me!
A Viking fan watching Sam Darnold leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl!
My biggest beef is that I don't own a Steelfire Griddle yet!
That it’s too cold to barbecue. I need a griddle for these temps
Letting coaches stick around too long that are just getting worse.
People who leave 3 seconds on the microwave.
My beef is with people who only have negative things to say. Like, look for the positive...sheesh!
My biggest beef is the price of a candy bar at a gas station. Who can I talk to about this?!?
Football is proof that the humanity will never be freed from the torment. If Happiness = Expectations - Results, Football is the grand expectations distorter and thus the guarantor of perpetual unhappiness.
Turkey Burgers
Abandoned shopping carts rolling around in store parking lots and/or using up parking spots.
That running backs and receivers can grab defensive player facemasks while carrying the ball and it is not a penalty.
When folks don't serve proper condiments! People need condiments!!! Bring on the ketchup, mustard, mayo, pickles...
Why aren't work weeks four days?
My biggest beef is when the drive‑thru forgets the sauce. That’s emotional damage. Squash the sauce sabotage.
"it was a rebuild year."
When my parents invite themselves to watch the game at my house and then complain about everything!
Being decked out for every tailgate party. Can we all just dress like 90s dads and chill?
When I'm invited to a cookout, or a barbecue and the host is using the flimsiest utensils at the grill. Definitely makes me cringe.
Super Bowl XL...the refs rigged game against Seahawks for Pittsburgh
When you are barbecuing for friends but realize there is not enough propane and you have to run out quick to get more.
People not dressing up for tailgate. People that don’t put face/body paint on! Let’s get with it people!!
Microsoft AI based technical support that can’t understand
The game cuts to a commercial. You dash to the bathroom. The game has already started by the time you get back!
The day after the Super Bowl should be a National Holiday!
I’ve got beef with people who say “I’m on my way” when they’re still in the shower. Squash that time travel lie.
My children have grown too big to reliably feed the fire for me or fetch my beverages. Very sad.
Double dipping the chip
When they keep cutting away from the game.
Domed stadiums & artificial turf - football should be played in the elements & on grass
When people camp in the left lane but there’s NOBODY in the right lane.
Why do we park on a driveway but drive on a parkway?
My biggest beef is that we don’t have 13 months with 28 days
Game Day Watch Party Recipes for the win
Loaded Cast Iron Nachos
While Solo Stove’s Pi Prime pizza oven can crank out homemade pies in no time, we like to stretch things even further to see what else can be cooked in this versatile oven.
Pimento Cheeseburger Sliders
Creamy and tangy with pops of sweet peppers, this spread is a combination of mayonnaise, bold cheddar cheese, and chopped pimento peppers.
Saucy BBQ Chicken Wings
Whether you’re tailgating, watching a Sunday game at home with friends and family, or simply looking for great backyard eats to cook while spending time around the fire, these BBQ wings will do the trick.
Detroit Style Cold Weather Comfort Pizza
This personal-sized Detroit pizza hits all the Fall season notes, including roasted squash, pecans, and sage.
Chipotle Cajun Shrimp Pizza
It seems only fitting that historically Italian food should be the proverbial vehicle by which this flavor explosion gets delivered to your mouth.
S'mores Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail
Crafted for the adventurous palate, this unique libation blends the bold flavors of Solo Stove x WhistlePig whiskey with the irresistible charm of a classic campfire treat.
Grilled Steak and Red Pepper Sandwich
With flame-roasted red peppers, slices of steak, a creamy pesto sauce, and fresh arugula, it’s the ideal vibrant sandwich to dig into this summer.
Mixed Berry French Toast
This dressed-up version kicks the breakfast staple up a notch. You won't need syrup for this flavorful French toast with juicy berries and layers of creamy mascarpone cheese.
These Backyards Have Big Game
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[Steelfire stainless griddle]
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Steefire Griddle Owner
[Bonfire Smokeless Fire Pit]
A Game Changer! Our backyard has finally come to life! Wintertime will never again be dark and cold again. Give family night a whole new meaning now! We love the warmth our Solo Stove gives. But most of all, it’s coming together around that warmth that’s the most special.
Marc S.
Bonfire Owner
[Fire Pit Heat Deflector]
Five Stars Without a Doubt. This is a must for a Solo Stove, especially in the winter time. It warms up the area so much more.
Christopher B.
Heat Deflector Owner
[Solo Stove Pizza Ovens]
Bravo Solo. So there is a learning curve but seriously we LOVE our pizza oven. It’s truly an asset to our patio and life. We have both the one for the stand and the one for the fire pit. Both are equally as fabulous although my husband seems to like the wood fired taste better! Bravo Solo you did it again!
Sarah G.
Solo Stove Pizza Oven Owner
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