Description
Cozy Chili Cornbread Casserole is a heartwarming dish that brings family and friends together. This one-dish wonder features tender beans, zesty tomatoes, and a fluffy cornbread topping, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize based on your pantry staples, making it a go-to weeknight meal. Enjoy the comforting aroma as it fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground meat and cook until browned; stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal with milk, eggs, melted butter, and cheese; mix until just combined.
- Spread the meat mixture in the baking dish and pour the cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg