Spicy Chili and Cornmeal Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Chili and Cornmeal Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound lean ground turkey; One 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and strained; One 15-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1 cup instant polenta; 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar; 1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapenos, strained and chopped; Cooking spray; 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
One 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and strained
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup instant polenta
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapenos, strained and chopped
Cooking spray
1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Lower the heat to medium; add the cumin, garlic, oregano, chipotles, adobo sauce, tomato paste and a few grinds of pepper and stir until combined.
4
Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
5
Stir in the black beans, tomatoes and chicken broth and cook until the broth is reduced, 8 minutes more.
6
Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan.
7
Remove from the heat and keep warm.
8
Meanwhile, cook the polenta according to package instructions.
9
Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and chopped jalapenos.
10
Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
11
Spread the chili in the bottom of the casserole and top with the polenta, spreading evenly to cover the chili completely.
12
Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
13
Cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 25 minutes.
14
Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes.
15
Serve hot, with toppings.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Chili and Cornmeal Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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