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Chili Cornbread Skillet Casserole

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A hearty, warm, and comforting family favorite that bakes a sweet layer of golden cornbread directly on top of a bubbling, savory bean and beef chili base.

Cook 00:20
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 can (15oz) Black beans or kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (14.5oz) Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 box (8.5oz) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 large Egg (for the cornbread mix)
  • 1/3 cup Milk (for the cornbread mix)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2
    In an oven-safe skillet or standard frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat along with the chili powder . Drain away any grease.
  3. 3
    Stir the drained canned beans and tomato sauce directly into the seasoned beef.
  4. 4
    Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, then level the surface out flat.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, stir together the cornbread muffin mix, egg, and milk until just combined (some lumps are fine).
  6. 6
    Pour the cornbread liquid evenly over the hot chili base in the skillet.
  7. 7
    Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until the cornbread crust is golden and a toothpick inserted into the bread layer comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Top with cheese for the final 2 minutes.
Cuisine
American

Recipe Attribution

allrecipes.com
allrecipes.com/recipe/231265/chili-cornbread-bake/