Bread Bowl Chili

By LadyRev-2

Ingredients

• For the Chili:
• For the bread Bowl
• 1 Large round bread loaf (Choose breads that are heavy) recommended type: Pumpernickel, corn rye or Sourdough
• 1 Medium jalapeno pepper diced
• 12 oz Lean ground sirloin
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions chopped ( about 2 cups )
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped ( about 1 cup )
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 can ( 14 ½ oz ) whole tomatoes
• ¼ cup no-salt added tomato paste
• 1 can ( 8 ½ oz ) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed t
• 1 can ( 7oz ) whole kernel corn, drained
• For extra spice add 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper to the chili when simmering.

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Making the Bread Bowl:


Using a serrated knife, slice off about 1-inch from the top of the bread.

Carve out a “bowl” from within the bread, leaving about 1 inch inside.

Making the Chili:

To chop jalapeno pepper, use a knife and fork to hold in place. Chop pepper into fine pieces. Avoid touching seeds with your hands.

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain beef.

In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and chilli powder; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Add beef, tomatoes with liquid and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 25 minutes. Add beans and corn; cook 5 minutes longer.

Ladle chili into bread bowl and serve immediately.

Tip:

Once you serve the chili, slice the bread bowl into wedges and serve. The flavor of the chili gives the bread an added zest.

Bread Tips: Choose a hearty bread that feels heavy for its size. Pumpernickel raisin, corn rye or sour-dough bread are good choices. If the texture of the bread is too soft, the chili will be absorbed too quickly.
Serving Idea: Serve this chili as a winter warmer lunch. Make the chili the night befroe. Reheat just before you are ready to serve. Along with a dollop of sour cream, garnish the chili with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro.