One-Skillet Hearty Chili and Cornbread

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The perfect quick and easy comfort food on a cool evening! Start on the stovetop and finish in the oven.

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora
Updated on December 1, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Chili:

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ large onion, diced

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (15 ounce) can water

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika

Cornbread:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 5 tablespoons cornmeal

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Preheat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, rotating occasionally, until hot, 5 to 8 minutes. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.

  3. Reduce heat to medium and add kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, cocoa powder, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  4. While the chili is heating, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt for together in a small bowl. Mix in milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract. Dollop cornbread mixture over top of chili.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is crisp and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379 Calories
14g Fat
45g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1111mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 17%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 155mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 585mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.