Ingredients
½lbground beef,(80/20)
½cupyellow onion,diced
½cupgreen bell pepper,diced
2clovesgarlic,minced
1½cupscrushed tomatoes,canned
1tspkosher salt
½tbspchili powder
1tspground cumin
1tsppaprika
¼tspcayenne
1cankidney bean,drained
2½cupsself rising flour
1cupcornmeal
1tspkosher salt
2unsalted butter sticks,cubed and chilled
1cupbuttermilk
¼cupall purpose flour,for dusting
¼cupunsalted butter
1tspkosher salt
2tspchili powder
1tspground cumin
1tsppaprika
¼tspcayenne
½cupcheddar cheese,shredded
3scallions,sliced
½cupsour cream
Preparation
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
Add the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and kidney beans. Stir to combine, then simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chili has thickened. Remove the pot from the heat and let the chili cool completely.
Make the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, cornmeal, and salt.
Add the butter and press into the dry ingredients with fingertips until the flour resembles coarse sand.
Add the buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together in a ball.
Dust a clean surface with all-purpose flour. Turn the dough out and fold in half, then the dough into a circle and roll out with a rolling pin to about ¼ inch thick.
Using a 4-inch round cutter, portion the dough into 12 rounds. Re-roll dough and cut more circles as needed.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of the cooled chili into the center of a round of dough and carefully pinch the edges together around the chili to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Place the filled biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Save the remaining chili for another use.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter is completely melted.
Brush the tops of the biscuits generously with chili butter. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
Bake the biscuits for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Garnish the biscuits with scallions and serve with sour cream alongside.
Enjoy!
