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Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie 🥧
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 lbs | Ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 2 – 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 1 tsp | Cumin |
| 1 can (15 oz) | Chili beans |
| 1 can (8 oz) | Tomato sauce |
| 1/2 cup | Yellow cornmeal |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 can (15 oz) | Corn |
| 2 | Eggs |
Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Brown the ground beef in the skillet until it’s no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
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Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and chopped green pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine, allowing the spices to toast and release their flavors, about 2 minutes.
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Pour in the tomato sauce and add the chili beans (undrained). Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
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For the cornbread topping: In a separate saucepan, combine the cornmeal, sugar, and salt.
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Measure the liquid from the canned corn and pour it into a measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 3/4 cups of liquid.
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Whisk the liquid into the cornmeal mixture until smooth.
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Add the canned corn kernels to the saucepan and stir everything together.
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to boil, about 10 minutes.
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Remove the cornmeal mixture from the heat and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
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Beat the eggs in a small bowl, then mix them into the cooled cornmeal mixture until well combined.
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Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the top of the chili mixture in the skillet.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Slice into wedges and serve your Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or chopped cilantro.
This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or for sharing with friends at a potluck gathering. Enjoy the delicious flavors of chili and cornbread combined in every bite!
