Braided Chili Loaf Recipe

Name: Braided Chili Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Lean ground beef; 1 tbsp Oil; 1/2 medium Onion chopped; 2 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Each of dried basil leaves, cumin and pepper; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Warm water; 1 packages Dry active yeast; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/2 cup Warm milk; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 clove Garlic, pressed; 1 tsp Salt; 2 1/2 cup All purpose flour; 1 as needed Cornmeal

Servings: persons

1 lb Lean ground beef
1 tbsp Oil
1/2 medium Onion chopped
2 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Each of dried basil leaves, cumin and pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Warm water
1 packages Dry active yeast
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 cup Warm milk
1 tbsp Oil
1 clove Garlic, pressed
1 tsp Salt
2 1/2 cup All purpose flour
1 as needed Cornmeal

1
In a skillet heat oil saute onion until soft stir in the beef and break up while browning
2
Pour off any excess fat stir in tomato sauce chili powder basil, cumin and salt
3
Cook a few minutes until sauce is absorbed then set aside
4
In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
5
Add sugar, milk, oil, garlic, salt and most of flour.
6
Stir, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
7
Knead a few minutes.
8
Keep dough soft.
9
On a greased baking sheet, sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out dough to a rectangle, about 10 by 14 inches.
10
Spread meat mixture down center of dough.
11
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
12
Cut 1 inch strips along both sides.
13
Fold strips at an angle across filling.
14
Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
15
Bake at 350F for 35 minutes until golden.
16
Slice and serve

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Lean ground beef, 1 tbsp Oil, 1/2 medium Onion chopped, 2 tsp Chili powder, and more.

Yes, Braided Chili Loaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braided Chili Loaf

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