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Cornbread Chili Pie
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Instructions
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Place oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
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Once hot, add the onion and cook 2 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Remove to a small bowl.
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Place the ground beef in the cast iron skillet and cook until browned throughout, about 8 minutes.
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Once the ground beef is fully cooked, add the cooked onions and the minced garlic. Cook 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes and drained beans. Stir well to combine.
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Add seasoning and stir to distribute evenly. Continue to cook as you prepare the cornbread.
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Pour the cornbread mixture over the chili, covering it completely.
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Remove the cast iron skillet from the stove and place in the oven.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Beef Properly 🥘Don't skip browning the ground beef in batches over medium-high heat—this creates a flavorful fond on the pan that deepens the chili's overall taste when you deglaze it.
- Toast Your Spices 🌶️Bloom the chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in the hot oil for 30 seconds before adding wet ingredients to unlock their full aromatic potential and eliminate any raw spice flavor.
- Let Chili Simmer Before Topping ⏱️Allow the chili to bubble gently for 8-10 minutes before adding the cornbread topping so the flavors meld and the beans soften slightly, ensuring a perfectly balanced filling.
- Use an Oven-Safe Skillet 🍳Cook everything in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet that can transition from stovetop to oven—this eliminates extra dishes and prevents the cornbread from browning unevenly.
- Top with Cornbread at the Right Moment 🌽Spread cornbread batter only when the chili is actively simmering and piping hot, so the batter cooks through completely in the 15-minute baking window without the bottom becoming soggy.
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