Description
A comforting and nostalgic dish featuring hearty chili topped with sweet, buttery cornbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney or black beans
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and sugar to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and beans, followed by chili powder, cumin, and seasonings. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare cornbread batter by mixing cornmeal, milk, eggs, salt, and sugar, folding in shredded cheese if desired.
- Spread the chili mixture in a greased casserole dish and layer cornbread batter on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition. Serve with a side salad or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, casserole, cornbread, comfort food, family recipe