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Loaded Chili Cornbread Bowls


  • Author: emilyharper
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A warm and comforting recipe featuring rich chili served in fluffy cornbread bowls, perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
  • 2 cans Canned Diced Tomatoes (14 oz each)
  • 1 can Kidney Beans (15 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 large Onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 2 cups Beef or Vegetable Broth
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 large Egg
  • ¼ cup Melted Butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chili: In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Toss in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease muffin tins.
  6. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  7. Whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients and mix gently.
  8. Spoon the cornbread batter into muffin tins, filling halfway. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  9. Fill each cornbread bowl with hot chili and top as desired.

Notes

You can customize these bowls with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chili, cornbread, comfort food, family meal, customizable recipe