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Chili Con Carne With Cheddar Cornbread

Chili Con Carne With Cheddar Cornbread prepared dish

This hearty chili con carne is packed with flavor and served alongside fluffy cheddar cornbread. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish combines tender beef, beans, and spices for a satisfying meal.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 80 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include milk, cheddar cheese, ground beef, chili powder.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 240 ml milk
  • 100 g cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 200 g cornmeal
  • 50 g butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 400 g canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper to the pot, cooking until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, drained kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the chili simmers, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare the cornbread mixture.
  6. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter before adding it to the dry ingredients.
  8. Mix until just combined, then pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
  9. Bake the cornbread for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Serve the chili hot with slices of cheddar cornbread on the side.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 570
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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