Bread Bowl Chili Buns Recipe

Score big with these crowd-pleasing Bread Bowl Chili Buns! Perfect for your next Super Bowl party or game day gathering, this recipe transforms hearty chili and soft bread rolls into personalized, edible bowls. Prepare the chili ahead of time (even better the day before!), then let your guests customize their chili creations with all their favorite toppings. It's interactive, delicious, and guaranteed to be a touchdown with everyone!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 554 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bread Bowl Chili Buns

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How to Make Bread Bowl Chili Buns

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef, for 10-15 minutes, or until browned.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 packet onion soup mix, and 2 tablespoons chili powder.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-3 hours (the longer, the better!).
  5. While the chili simmers, carefully hollow out the tops of 8 hamburger buns, leaving about 1/2-inch of bread around the edges to create bowls.
  6. Spoon the chili into the prepared bread bowls, allowing it to overflow slightly.
  7. Set up a toppings bar with sour cream, chopped onions, chopped green peppers, shredded cheese, and any other desired toppings.
  8. Let guests assemble their own chili bowls by adding their favorite toppings.
  9. Enjoy! These are best served warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

25g

Carbs

21g