Chili in a Biscuit Bowl

                               6 servings


2                  cups biscuit mix
2/3               cup milk
1/2               teaspoon ground red pepper 
1                  pound ground beef 
1                  medium onion, chopped 
1                  medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
2                  (14 1/2-ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1                  (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2                  teaspoons chili powder
  **Toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions**
  **Garnish: green onions**


1 .          Stir together first 3 ingredients. Turn dough out onto a surface sprinkled with biscuit mix. Shape into a ball, and knead 3 to 4 times. Divide into 6 portions.
2 .Invert 6 (6-ounce) custard cups several inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. (Or use an inverted muffin pan.) Coat outsides of cups with vegetable cooking spray.
3 .          Roll or pat each dough portion into a 6-inch circle. Place each on a custard cup; press into a bowl shape.
4 .          Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly; remove biscuit bowls to a wire rack.
5.          Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and chili powder.
6 .        Bring beef mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes. Spoon into biscuit bowls, and serve with desired toppings. Garnish, if desired.