Chili in Bread Bowls

Name: Chili in Bread Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Soups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound each beef stew meat, boneless skinless chicken breast and boneless pork, cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 9 large hard rolls; Sour cream, chopped green onions and sweet red pepper, optional

Some say you can have your cake and eat it, too...I say eat your chili and the bowl, too! I work the "graveyard shift" at the post office in Portland. During those hours, there is no place to buy meals, so I often bring in dishes like this chili to share with co-workers. —:Nancy Clancy Standish, Maine

Ingredients

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound each beef stew meat, boneless skinless chicken breast and boneless pork, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9 large hard rolls
Sour cream, chopped green onions and sweet red pepper, optional

Directions

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.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 420 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 29g protein.

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couponlady1250

Aug 16, 2014

I use pinto beans instead of navy beans or great northern beans. People in the Southwest like pinto beans not navy beans or great northern beans. Also I added New Mexico Chili, which we are known for growing the nations best. My guest loved it. I serve it either in the fall or winter.
econrad

Oct 2, 2011

I don't like chili usually but this chili is amazing. I used the bread bowls and it was a hit with my kids and fiance. I will definitely be making this again.
jobr0501

Jan 28, 2011

My boyfriend liked the different variety of meats. I didn't use bread bowls or onions, but it was still very good! Kind of a lot to put together for chili, but it was worth it.
katlaydee3

Sep 29, 2010

Very good chili, will definitely make again.
williamsegraves

May 1, 2010

All I have to say about this one, is DELICIOUS! We loved it, and I took some leftovers to work and the boss loved it too! :D Very meaty, the way a good chili should be!
ejvanorden

Jan 19, 2010

Was looking for a chili with a variety of meats. Great recipe!
airuscarter

Jan 23, 2009

I try to limit my red meat intake. I substituted the read meat for ground turkey and omitted the pork. It turned out well, I also got the bread bowls from Panera bread for .65 apiece.
jdemny

Jan 20, 2008

Thank you for posting this recipe. It was exactly what I was looking for. Delicious!
BirdWatchinFool

Dec 9, 2007

This is good chili.