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Chili and Cornbread

Chili and Cornbread is the best of both worlds all baked together! Yes... delicious! I hope you enjoy!

45 Minutes
Serves: 8
Chili and Cornbread

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb of ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion/chopped
  • 1 package of Chili Seasoning
  • 1 10oz can of chili rotel (undrained) *OR* regular rotel (drained) or use a can of diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 cup of beef broth
  • 1 can of Kidney and 1 can of Northern Beans (drained and rinsed)
  • Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 2 - 8.5 oz boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • salt/pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 pan with butter or cooking spray.

  2. 2

    On the stove over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain grease using a paper towel.

  3. 3

    Lower heat to under medium, Add the chili packet, stir to combine, then add the can of Rotel and beef broth. Simmer 3-5 minutes until some of the liquid (not all) has cooked out.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in beans and ¼ cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, mix both boxes of corn muffin mix according to package directions.

  6. 6

    In the prepared 9x13 pan, spread chili mixture evenly on the bottom. (Optional: add a layer of shredded cheese on top of chili mixture)

  7. 7

    Pour corn muffin mix on top, sprinkle with more shredded cheese, and spread evenly to cover.

  8. 8

    Bake 20-25 minutes, until the corn muffin topping is cooked through.