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Chili Cornbread Casserole with Ground Beef

Hearty chili cornbread casserole with ground beef: a one-pan weeknight bake where smoky beef chili (beans, tomatoes, warm spices) gets topped with fluffy Jiffy cornbread and baked golden. Cozy, budget-friendly, and family-approved—perfect for potlucks or a soulful Sunday-style supper any night.
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Course:Casserole, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, Soul Food, Southern
Keyword:beef chili cornbread bake, chili cornbread casserole, chili cornbread casserole with ground beef, comfort food dinner, ground beef recipes, southern casserole recipes, southern chili cornbread casserole
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Servings:6
Calories:384kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • 2.3 qt casserole dish (11x7 in)
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil canola or vegetable
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground beef 85/15 works best for flavor
  • 2 cups beef broth swap for chicken if needed
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can red beans, drained and
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 8.5 oz box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Mix seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a pot. Add onion, cook 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 more minute.
  • Add ground beef, season with spice mix, cook until browned.
  • Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, and beans. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook 10–20 minutes until chili is thick and saucy.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare cornbread batter with milk and egg.
  • Spread chili evenly in a 2.3 qt (11x7 in) casserole dish. Top with cornbread batter.
  • Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use ground beef with some fat (85/15) for best flavor.
Add shredded cheddar or jalapeños to cornbread for extra flavor.
Resting helps the casserole set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories:384kcal |Carbohydrates:46g |Protein:27g |Fat:11g |Fiber:8g