Cornbread Chili Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Cornbread Chili Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck; 1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans (such as Hormel(R)); 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 1/2 cups salsa; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup water; 1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste; 1 pinch chile powder, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package cornbread mix (such as Jiffy(R)); 1/3 cup milk; 1 egg

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans (such as Hormel(R))
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup water
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 pinch chile powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cornbread mix (such as Jiffy(R))
1/3 cup milk
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground chuck; cook and stir until juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Drain grease. Stir in chili with beans, corn, salsa, Cheddar cheese, water, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
3
Spoon meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, smoothing the top.
4
Blend cornbread mix, milk, and egg together in a bowl to make cornbread topping. Spread thinly on top of the meat mixture in the casserole dish.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

373

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, 1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans (such as Hormel(R)), and more.

Yes, Cornbread Chili Bean Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cornbread Chili Bean Casserole

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