Ingredients for Beef And Bean Braid
- Active Dry Yeast
- Warm Water
- Melted butter
- Sugar
- Salt
- Egg
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour + remaining All Purpose Flour as needed
- Lean Ground Beef
- Chopped onion
- Garlic salt
- Drained kidney beans
- 1/4 cup water
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Cayenne Pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Black pepper
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How to Make Beef And Bean Braid
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, sugar, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Beat until combined.
- Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of flour, beating until smooth.
- Stir in the remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- While the dough is rising, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat with the chopped onion. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the drained kidney beans, 1/4 cup water, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Punch down the risen dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 16-inch by 11-inch rectangle.
- Transfer the dough to a greased 15x10 inch baking sheet.
- Spread the beef and bean mixture evenly down the center of the dough.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- On each long side of the dough, cut 1-inch wide strips, stopping about 1/2 inch from the filling.
- Fold alternating strips across the filling at an angle, creating a braided effect. Seal the ends.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes, or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the braid with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
30 g
Sugar
19g
Fat
60g
Carbs
16g
