Bread Bowl Chili Buns Recipe

Name: Bread Bowl Chili Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 2 teaspoons seasoning salt or 2 teaspoons use white salt; black pepper; 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste) (optional); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (undrained); 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix (I use Lipton's dry soup mix); 3 -4 tablespoons chili powder; 8 kaiser rolls; sour cream; chopped onion; chopped green pepper; shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt or 2 teaspoons use white salt
black pepper
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste) (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (undrained)
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix (I use Lipton's dry soup mix)
3 -4 tablespoons chili powder
8 kaiser rolls
sour cream
chopped onion
chopped green pepper
shredded cheddar cheese

1
In a large pot, saute the beef with onions, garlic, chili flakes, salt and pepper for about 10-15 minutes, or until the beef is browned; drain any fat.
2
Add in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, onion soup mix and chili powder; mix well to combine and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
3
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
4
Meanwhile from the top of the bun (do not cut in half) hollow out leaving about 1/2-inch bread all around, creating bowls (reserve excess bread for dunking in the sauce).
5
Spoon the chili into the buns, allowing them to overflow slightly.
6
Top sour cream, onions, peppers and cheese, or as desired.
7
Delicious!

709

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste), 2 teaspoons seasoning salt or 2 teaspoons use white salt, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bread Bowl Chili Buns

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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