Stuffed Chili Bread

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey, lean
  • 1/2 lb Jimmy dean sausage - i use

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/3 Green onions
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 2 tsp Oregano, fresh
  • 2 can Pinto beans
  • 1 can Tomatoes
  • 2 Tomatoes, medium size

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 loaf Sourdough or french bread

• Dairy

  • 3 cups Cheese - i used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella

• Other

  • 1 tablespoon of EVOO

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 large onion - chopped
• 1 tablespoon of EVOO
• 2 cloves of garlic or 1 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 pound of lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 pound of sausage - I use Jimmy Dean
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 2 can of pinto beans (or whatever type of beans you prefer)
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper sauce
• 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 2 loaf of Sourdough or French Bread
• Approx 3 cups of shredded cheese - I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella
• 2 medium size tomatoes chopped
• 1/3 chopped green onions

Directions

• In a large saucepan add your EVOO over medium heat.
• Add your chopped onions & cook for about 4 minutes. Add your chopped or minced garlic.
• Add your meats. Cook until nice & brown (approx 8-10 minutes)
• Add in all your spices & stir together.
• Be sure to drain your tomatoes & beans really well & add to the your saucepan.
• Cook & simmer for about 10 more minutes.
• Add your parsley.
• The chili should be thoroughly cooked & very warm temperature wise.
• Turn your oven on BROIL. I used HIGH
• Cut the center out of your bread - leaving it hallow down the middle.
• Using a spatula to drain any grease - scoop the chili and place it evenly down the loaves of bread.
• Sprinkle each loaf with your shredded cheese
• BROIL for about 3-5 minutes. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR BREAD!
• Once your cheese has melted and you see some browning on the cheese & bread remove from oven carefully.
• Top with your chopped tomatoes & green onions.
• Cut into slices & serve immediately.
• this can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge or even in a gallon (or quart size) ziplock bag. Perfect & delicious for leftovers.