Here’s a fun and easy weeknight dinner idea – Cheesy Chili Bombs – plus it’s quick and kid friendly! These are great for a fast dinner or even a picnic dinner on the go. You can always swap out turkey for the ground beef and use low fat cheese to make it a little healthier, and add some hot sauce to spice things up a bit. We’re going to add black beans next time we make these.
Cheesy Chili Bombs: Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea
Ingredients
- 2 15oz Cans of Crushed or Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 15oz Can of Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 Medium Onion, Diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
- 3 tsp Cumin
- 3 tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cans of 8 ct Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar
- Small can tomato paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef until no longer pink.
- Over medium heat, add in bell peppers, onion and spices and stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and add in crushed or fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste and kidney beans. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- While ground Chili is simmering, cover to baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take your crescent rolls and separate each one, roll into a ball and then roll back out round.. (easier to encase the chili inside and nothing will run out).
- Once Chili has simmered for 10-15 minutes, drain off any excess moisture. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of Chili into the center of your rolls.
- Taking one corner at a time, fold over the top of the ground beef, and pinching together the dough in the center.
- Sprinkle with cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
What’s your favorite easy weeknight dinner idea?
Cheesy Chili Bombs Recipe
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Serves: 6
Easy cheesy chili bombs recipe
Ingredients
- 2 15oz Cans of Crushed or Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 15oz Can of Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 Medium Onion, Diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
- 3 tsp Cumin
- 3 tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cans of 8 ct Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar
- Small can tomato paste
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cans of 8 ct Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef until no longer pink.
- Over medium heat, add in bell peppers, onion and spices and stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and add in crushed or fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste and kidney beans. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- While ground Chili is simmering, cover to baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take your crescent rolls and separate each one, roll into a ball and then roll back out round.. (easier to encase the chili inside and nothing will run out).
- Once Chili has simmered for 10-15 minutes, drain off any excess moisture. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of Chili into the center of your rolls.
- Taking one corner at a time, fold over the top of the ground beef, and pinching together the dough in the center.
- Sprinkle with cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Laura says
I made this for dinner last night, and it was the bomb…pun intended. We will have this again, even my picky eater loved it.
Maggie says
Hi, Just saw this recipe. I can never make a small pot of chili. So this would be great for leftovers. or left over sloppy Joes as well. Love the idea and cannot wait to try them.
Kim says
Turned out really good but I could’ve have the chili recipe
Cherri says
Are we supposed to omit number 5 as it states to cook meat and onion just like number 2 and 3? Sounds and looks good anyhoo, yummy
Brett says
Yes. Sorry!
Chrystal says
After the ingredient tomato paste, you repeat the ingredients that are listed right after chili powder…just a head’s up..
Brett says
Thank you!
Alli @ Tornadough Alli says
Yum! You know when you look at good food and your tummy starts to growl…yeah that just happened. I need these! Thanks for sharing with us at Wonderful Wednesdays!
amy tolley says
yummy this recipe sound amazing ty for sharing this with us…
s.w. says
heart this recipe . would love to make this for our family. This would make a nice brunch.
David Fultner says
These sound tasty. Bet you can not eat one.
shelly peterson says
These look yummy! The kids would love these and the older ones would enjoy helping in making these.
Renee Ashley Hanna says
These are really good I made you recipe last night and they came out delicious!!!
Amanda shuck says
These look great!
Renee Ashley Hanna says
These looks very yummy and seem to be pretty easy. I love trying new recipes and this is next on my list. Thanks for sharing!!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
What a great idea, I never thought to make something like this!
Angela says
These look super yummy and something the whole family would enjoy.