Chili In A Bread Bowl Recipes

CHILI IN BREAD BOWLS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add meat in batches; toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Stir in onion, peppers, tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender., Cut tops off rolls; carefully hollow out bottom halves. Spoon about 1 cup of chili into each roll. Garnish with sour cream, onions and red pepper if desired.

QUICK AND EASY BREAD BOWLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 500°. Punch dough down. Divide and shape into 6 balls. Place 3 in. apart on 2 baking sheets that have been generously sprinkled with cornmeal or greased. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes. Spray loaves with water; if desired, generously sprinkle with sesame seeds. Using a sharp knife, score surface with shallow cuts in an "X" pattern. Bake 2 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 425°. Bake until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°-200°. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Cut a thin slice off the top of bread. Hollow out bottom portion of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Discard removed bread or save for another use, such as croutons.

BREAD BOWL CHILI

Steps:

• Using a serrated knife, slice off about an inch from the top of the bread.
• Carve out a bowl from within the bread, leaving about 1 inch inside.
• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Drain beef.
• In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onions;cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• Add bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and chili powder; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Add beef, tomatoes with liquid and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer for 25 minutes, Add beans and corn; cook 5 minutes longer.
• Ladle chili into bread bowl and serve immediately.