Description
These Mini Chili Football Bread Bowls are a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown bread and a rich, savory chili filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by the warm, hearty flavors of seasoned meat, beans, and spices, making them perfect for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
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- For the Bread Bowls:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Chili Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the chili: In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a small bowl by pressing it into a muffin tin.
- Bake the bread bowls for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Fill each bread bowl with the prepared chili and serve hot.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The chili can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
- Storage: Leftover bread bowls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
- Substitutions: Use ground chicken or a plant-based meat alternative for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bread bowl filled with chili
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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