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.

Hoda Ayman
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These chili cups were a great way to use up some leftover chili. They were easy to make and they were a delicious and satisfying meal.


ISHAK AHMED JEWEL
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I wasn't sure how these chili cups would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good and I will definitely be making them again.


Nwagu Chinecherem Sunday
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I've made these chili cups several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Ridoy Sarkar das
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These chili cups were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and they were a big hit with my guests.


Maria Magana
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These chili cups were a little too salty for my taste, but they were still a good meal. I think next time I'll use less salt.


Brittany Soliday
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I made these chili cups for my potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


Gerard Hall
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My family loved these chili cups! They were so easy to make and they were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Ayaz Mughal
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These chili cups were a little bland for my taste, but they were still a good meal. I think next time I'll add some more spices.


Emily Casale
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I made these chili cups for my lunch and they were the perfect meal. They were filling and flavorful, and they kept me full all afternoon.


Robbie Laroux
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These chili cups were so easy to make and they were a great way to feed a crowd. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Ruvantha Pradeep
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but I thought these chili cups were pretty good. The cornbread topping was especially tasty.


WAHID AHMED
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These chili cups were a great way to use up some leftover chili. They were easy to make and they were a hit with my family.


Andrew Flores
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chili cups turned out perfectly. They were so delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Awais Hans
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These chili cups were a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Deborah Young
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I made these chili cups for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Ericka Gary
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These chili cups were the perfect comfort food on a cold night. They were hearty and filling, and the cheese on top was the perfect finishing touch.


Raymond McDonald
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I'm not usually a fan of chili, but these chili cups were actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the meat was tender.


James Tullis
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These chili cups were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.