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.
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.

Originally published as Chili in Bread Bowls in Taste of Home February/March 2001

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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.