Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tube (12.4) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The strange and controversial combination of chili and cinnamon rolls is a Midwest classic. How did they become such an iconic pairing?

Ingredients

1 tube (12.4) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

Prepare cinnamon rolls according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 6 ingredients; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 521 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1581mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 8g fiber), 23g protein.