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hearty chili cornbread casserole

Cowboy Chili Cornbread Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package cornbread mix
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  • Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  • Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix, milk, and egg until smooth.
  • Pour the cornbread batter over the chili mixture in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the cornbread batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cornbread is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili mixture if you like a bit of heat. If you're looking to make this dish even heartier, you can add a can of corn or some chopped jalapeños to the chili before baking. Make sure to let the casserole rest for the full 10 minutes to allow the cornbread to set properly.
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