Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Skillet Chili Cornbread Pot Pie. This delicious one-pan meal combines a rich chili base with a golden cornbread topping, making it the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its savory blend of spices, ground beef, and beans, this dish is not just hearty but also easy to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, you can customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences while impressing everyone at the table. Get ready to enjoy a satisfying meal that warms both your heart and home!

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (14 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 (8 oz.) packages cornbread mix
2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
1 (8 oz.) can creamed corn
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened, then add minced garlic and browned ground beef.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beans. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine cornbread mix with eggs and milk; fold in creamed corn and cheese if desired.
Pour the cornbread batter over the chili mixture and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approximately 225g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg