Cornbread Chili Skillet Recipe

Name: Cornbread Chili Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 1 small garlic clove, pressed; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; ¾ cup chopped white onion; 2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup water; 3 eggs

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
¾ cup chopped white onion
2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup water
3 eggs

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a medium bowl combine cooked ground beef, chili beans, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and garlic.
3
Sprinkle diced peppers and chopped onion evenly into the bottom of well greased 12 inch cast iron skillet.
4
Spoon meat mixture over top of peppers and spread evenly.
5
In separate bowl, combine muffin mix, remaining seasoning, and half of shredded cheese; mix well.
6
Add water and eggs; mix well.
7
Pour batter evenly over meat mixture in skillet.
8
Bake skillet uncovered 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of batter comes out clean.
9
Using oven mitts, remove skillet from oven.
10
Loosen edges of cornbread from skillet and carefully invert skillet onto a large serving plate.
11
Sprinkle with remaining cheese, cut into wedges, and enjoy!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained, 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, 1 small garlic clove, pressed, and more.

Yes, Cornbread Chili Skillet 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.

Cornbread Chili Skillet

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