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Easy Chili Cornbread Casserole Is a Weeknight Dinner Hero

This easy chili cornbread casserole recipe is pure comfort food that delivers big flavor without the fuss. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 601 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 chili seasoning packet 1 ounce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained
  • 1 box cornbread mix 11.5 ounces, like Jiffy
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk or the amount on your cornbread box

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet on medium heat. Cook until the meat is cooked, has some color, and the onions are soft.
  3. Add in the garlic and the chili seasoning packet. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the corn. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and add in the black beans.
  6. Mix the cornbread with the egg and milk in a large bowl as directed on the back of the box.
  7. Add the chili mixture to the baking dish and spread around. Then, put the cornbread batter on top and spread it to cover the chili.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Scoop and serve.

Notes

  • Serve topped with sour cream, green onions, ja, jalapenos, or other favorite chili toppings.
  • This recipe works great with ground turkey or ground chicken.
  • Add jalapenos or cayenne pepper if you want it spicier. Or choose a mild chili seasoning packet for less spice.
  • Add extra veggies to your chili if you like, such as diced bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, green onions, ja, jalapenos, or other favorite chili toppings.
  • This recipe works great with ground turkey or ground chicken.
  • Add jalapenos or cayenne pepper if you want it spicier. Or choose a mild chili seasoning packet for less spice.
  • Add extra veggies to your chili if you like, such as diced bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6g Calories 601kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Potassium 886mg (25%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 342IU (7%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 601

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 601kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Potassium 886mg 19%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 342IU 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.