Chili In Bread Boats Recipe

Name: Chili In Bread Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced; 3 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 can (7 oz.) diced green chilies; 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) kidney or pinto beans, drained; salt and pepper; 6 sourdough French rolls (3 x 5 inches); 6 thin slices (6 oz.) Provolone cheese; 1/2 c. sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (7 oz.) diced green chilies
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) kidney or pinto beans, drained
salt and pepper
6 sourdough French rolls (3 x 5 inches)
6 thin slices (6 oz.) Provolone cheese
1/2 c. sour cream (optional)

1
In a 5 to 6-quart pan, stir ground beef over high heat until crumbly, about 5 minutes.
2
Add onion and garlic; stir until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to medium and stir in chili powder, cumin and allspice.
4
Stir until spices are very fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add tomato sauce, green chilies and beans.
6
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and beans are hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
(If made ahead, cool, cover and chill until the next day.
9
Reheat to use.) Slice through each roll, about 1/2 inch from top.
10
Lift off cut portion and hollow out insides of base to make a shell 1/4 inch thick then pull soft bread from top to make lid about 1/4 inch thick; reserve scraps for another use.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced, 3 Tbsp. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chili In Bread Boats 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!

Chili In Bread Boats

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