Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
Description
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.
