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

Time 1h

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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.