CHILI CUPS

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Nothing tickles appetites quicker than these spicy tidbits. It's like eating chili in a muffin. I like assembling and freezing them ahead of time to beat the Christmas rush in my kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 loaves (1 pound each) sliced Italian bread
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cut circles from bread slices using a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Press the circles into greased miniature muffin cups. , Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from tins and cool on wire racks. Fill each bread cup with about 1 tablespoon chili mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Jaj Dhillon
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These chili cups are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and filling.


Enerel Tseke
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These chili cups are a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Kat Lawson
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These chili cups are so delicious and they're so easy to make. I love that I can use my favorite chili recipe.


John Hampton
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I made these chili cups for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect size for a quick and easy meal.


Inoka Madushanthi
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These chili cups are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with guests.


Tshilidzi Bongwe
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These chili cups are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love that I can make them in my muffin tin.


Mosanali Mosanali
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but these chili cups are amazing! The cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Seth Turner
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These chili cups are a great way to use up leftover chili. I love that they're so versatile.


William Kanyanta
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I've made these chili cups several times and they're always delicious. I love that I can customize them to my own taste.


Enggr TOQEER SHAHID
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These chili cups are the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Saroj Tamang
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I love that these chili cups can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Benjamin kavalo
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These chili cups were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.