Name: Chili Cornbread Casserole
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound 95%-lean ground beef; 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed; 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1.25 cups cornmeal; 0.75 cup whole-wheat flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1.25 cups low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1.5 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Chili Cornbread Casserole

3.2

(13)

13 Reviews

Here's a fun way to serve chili and cornbread together. Don't let the ingredient list intimidate you--this casserole is easy to make and a real crowd pleaser.

Jessie Price

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Chili

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound 95%-lean ground beef
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Cornbread

1 ¼ cups cornmeal
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 ¼ cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

To prepare chili: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes and their juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne (if using). Bring to a boil; reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
To prepare cornbread: Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg, milk and oil in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients along with cilantro and stir until just combined. Transfer the chili to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the chili.
Bake the casserole until the top springs back when touched lightly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare chili (Step 1); cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months; defrost chili (if frozen) and continue with the recipe, baking the casserole for 50 minutes. Or prepare and bake the casserole as directed; let cool for 1 hour; c

Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

494	Calories
19g	Fat
55g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 494
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 13g	45%
Total Sugars 11g
Added Sugars 3g	6%
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Vitamin A 1742IU	35%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Folate 89mcg	22%
Sodium 914mg	40%
Calcium 298mg	23%
Iron 6mg	33%
Magnesium 119mg	28%
Potassium 1040mg	22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.