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Cornbread Chili Casserole – A Hearty Skillet Recipe

Savory Cornbread Chili Casserole – A Hearty Skillet Delight

Cornbread Chili Casserole – A hearty dish combining zesty chili and fluffy cornbread for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 1 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Whole Kernel Corn Both canned and frozen corn work well.
  • 1 can Chili Beans Black or pinto beans can be used.
  • 1 can Navy Beans Drain and rinse before using.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 clove of fresh garlic can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Adjust for taste.
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
Topping
  • 1 box Cornbread Mix Choose your preferred mix.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • Medium Pan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a cast iron skillet (10” or larger).
  2. Brown the ground beef in a medium pan over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Mix the cornbread mix according to package instructions in a large mixing bowl; don't bake it yet.
  4. Combine the cooked beef, diced onions, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, diced tomatoes, chili beans, drained navy beans, and corn in the skillet. Stir thoroughly.
  5. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the chili mixture in the skillet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown.
  7. Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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