Ingredients

  • 1 package Crescent rolls, (recommended: Pillsbury)
  • 8 ounces Cin Chili recipe follows, chilled
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • 4 ounces processed American cheese (recommended: Velveeta)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth (recommended: Swanson's)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce (recommended: Hunt's)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 5 tablespoons red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unroll the crescent rolls into a triangle shape.
  • Place a 1-ounce spoonful of Cin Chili on the center of the dough.
  • Slice the green onions and place 2 to 3 slices on top of the Cin Chili.
  • Place a jalapeno slice on top of the onion.
  • Place 1/4 of a slice of cheese (1/2 ounce) on top of the jalapeno.
  • Fold the dough over the ingredients, bringing each point of the triangle into the center pinching the sides shut.
  • Bake until the top is a light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large heavy bottom pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and drain off the excess grease.
  • Add the tomato sauce and the beef broth and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add all of the ingredients from Batch one, stir and simmer for 35 more minutes.
  • Add Batch two to the pot and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add Batch three and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Use in Cin Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Cin Chili Puffs, and Cin Chili Con Queso.
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Inactive Prep Time: 1 1/2 hours
  • Difficulty: easy