Description
Cozy Chili Cornbread Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty dish features a savory chili base made with ground beef, beans, and spices, topped with a fluffy golden cornbread crust. Each bite combines rich flavors and textures that will transport you back to warm memories of home-cooked meals. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, milk, eggs, melted butter, and cheese until smooth.
- Spread the chili mixture in a greased baking dish; pour cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg