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5-Ingredient Dump-and-Go Chili with Cornbread Topping


  • Author: sara
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting chili topped with buttery cornbread, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans black beans or pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 package cornbread mix

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: beans, tomatoes, and corn.
  2. Combine the base: In a large pot, mix beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and chili powder.
  3. Simmer the chili: Heat over medium heat until bubbling, let simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Prepare cornbread topping: Preheat oven as per cornbread mix instructions, prepare batter.
  5. Add cornbread topping: Pour cornbread batter over the chili evenly.
  6. Bake to perfection: Oven bake until cornbread is golden brown (25-30 minutes).
  7. Serve: Let cool slightly, serve warm with fresh toppings if desired.

Notes

Consider adding a sprinkle of cilantro or green onions as a fresh garnish.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering and Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chili, cornbread, vegetarian, comfort food, family recipe