Braided Chili Loaf

• 1 lb Lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 medium Onion chopped
• 2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Each of dried basil leaves, cumin and pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup Warm water
• 1 packages Dry active yeast
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 cup Warm milk
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 clove Garlic, pressed
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 1/2 cup All purpose flour
• 1 as needed Cornmeal

1. In a skillet heat oil saute onion until soft stir in the beef and break up while browning
2. Pour off any excess fat stir in tomato sauce chili powder basil, cumin and salt
3. Cook a few minutes until sauce is absorbed then set aside
4. In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
5. Add sugar, milk, oil, garlic, salt and most of flour.
6. Stir, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
7. Knead a few minutes.
8. Keep dough soft.
9. On a greased baking sheet, sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out dough to a rectangle, about 10 by 14 inches.
10. Spread meat mixture down center of dough.
11. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
12. Cut 1 inch strips along both sides.
13. Fold strips at an angle across filling.
14. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
15. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes until golden.
16. Slice and serve

ground beef, oil, onion, chili powder, basil, salt, cheddar cheese, water, active yeast, sugar, milk, oil, clove garlic, salt, flour, cornmeal

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/353964-braided-chili-loaf (may not work)