Recipe: Chili in a Bread Bowl

Susan,IL (10:49:03 AM) :

I haven't tried this one yet,but it sounded good for a nice fall day! It looked pretty too!

Chili in a Bread Bowl
Recipe By : TOH
Serving Size : 6

1 pound ground beef
1 cup onion -- chopped
1 can kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained -- 14 1/2 ounce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

BREAD BOWL
1 Tablespoon corn meal
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs

In a saucepan, brown beef with onion; drain. Add the next 5 ingredients, simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Grease a 9-inch heart shaped or round baking pan; sprinkle with cornmean and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour, parmesan, and baking powder; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; beat in eggs, one at a time. Continue beating until mixture is smooth andshiny. spread into prepared pan, building up edges slightly. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until center is firm and puffed and edges are golden brown. Make a shallow slit in the center to allow steam to escape. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a serving plate. Fill with chili; serve immediately.