Here is a recipe for the holidays. This makes a great appetizer that you can bring to wherever it is you’re having your holiday party.

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Stumpy’s Chili Cups

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (1 pound) loaves sliced Italian bread
• Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, brown beef, green pepper, onion and garlic; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cut 2-1/2-in circles from bread slices. Press the circles into greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees F 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. Voila!