Description
A comforting and flavorful blend of zesty chili layered with fluffy cornbread, perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cornbread mix (or homemade)
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until soft.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions.
- Spoon the chili into the baking dish and spread evenly. Pour the cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optional: Add cheddar cheese on top for the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
Serve with sour cream and green onions for added flavor. This casserole freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chili, cornbread, casserole, comfort food, family recipe, Southern cooking