Best 5 Cornbread Topped Cast Iron Skillet Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing cornbread-topped cast iron skillet chili, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This hearty and versatile dish combines the savory richness of chili with the golden, slightly sweet crust of cornbread, resulting in a symphony of flavors.

Savor the tantalizing aroma of roasted poblano peppers and spices mingling with the juicy ground beef, creating a delectable base for the chili. The addition of sweet corn and black beans adds a delightful contrast in texture and flavor, while a generous topping of shredded cheddar cheese melts perfectly over the chili, creating an irresistible gooeyness.

The cornbread topping, a masterpiece in its own right, showcases a crispy exterior and a tender, moist interior, perfectly complementing the chili's robust flavors. The sweet and savory notes of the cornbread balance the heat and spice of the chili, creating a harmonious union of flavors.

This versatile recipe offers a myriad of possibilities for customization. Experiment with different chili variations, such as vegetarian, turkey, or chicken chili, to suit your preferences. The cornbread topping can also be tailored to your liking, whether you prefer a classic Southern-style cornbread or a more modern twist with the addition of herbs, cheese, or even bacon.

Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply craving a comforting meal, our cornbread-topped cast iron skillet chili is guaranteed to satisfy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI CORNBREAD SKILLET RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Cornbread Skillet Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, garlic cloves, jalapeño, ground beef, tomato paste, diced tomato, kidney bean, chili powder, ground cumin, cinnamon, dried oregano, kosher salt, water, shredded cheddar cheese, yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, milk, large eggs, vegetable oil, fresh cilantro

Provided by Pepsi

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can diced tomato
1 can kidney bean, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Make the chili: Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and browned. Add the garlic and jalapeño, and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and browned. If there is a large amount of excess oil, spoon out of the skillet and discard.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and water, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cornbread batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  • While whisking continuously, slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moistened.
  • Remove the chili from the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly across the surface.
  • Pour the cornbread batter over the chili and cheese, and spread evenly all the way to the edges of the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Scoop the chili and cornbread into bowls and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 13 grams

VEGGIE CHILI CORNBREAD SKILLET



Veggie Chili Cornbread Skillet image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cups medium-diced butternut squash
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
One 16-ounce jar salsa
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup (180 grams) fine-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk

Steps:

  • For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the butternut squash and peppers and cook for about 5 minutes more. Stir in the chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin and black pepper to taste. Cook until the spices are aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the salsa, black and pinto beans and tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the cornbread: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the melted butter, egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine, taking care not to overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure that all the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Use a tablespoon or ice cream scoop to dollop the cornbread mixture over the top of the chili in the skillet. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the cornbread is golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes.

VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI TOPPED WITH CORNBREAD



Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread image

A hearty chili made with butternut squash and fluffy cornbread come together in this single-skillet meal. Serve with extra sour cream and pickled jalapenos on the side for topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound (about 4 cups) store-bought diced butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
One 14.5-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoons sugar
5 ounces (about 6 cups lightly packed) baby spinach
3/4 cup fine cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
Pickled jalapenos, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.
  • For the cornbread topping: Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)
  • Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

ONE-SKILLET HEARTY CHILI AND CORNBREAD



One-Skillet Hearty Chili and Cornbread image

The perfect quick and easy comfort food on a cool evening! Start on the stovetop and finish in the oven.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 pound ground beef
½ large onion, diced
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¾ cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons cornmeal
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Preheat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, rotating occasionally, until hot, 5 to 8 minutes. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, cocoa powder, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • While the chili is heating, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt for together in a small bowl. Mix in milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract. Dollop cornbread mixture over top of chili.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is crisp and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1111.2 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CAST-IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD



Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup almond milk or regular milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup applesauce, at room temperature
1/4 cup sorghum (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil to a 6-inch cast-iron skillet. Put the skillet in the oven and allow to heat until very hot, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl with a whisk. In a different bowl, combine the almond milk, applesauce, sorghum, egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet. Fold to combine.
  • Carefully remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven and pour in the batter. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden with a crisp crust, 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 23 milligrams, Sodium 507 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chili seasoning mix or make your own using a blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Drain the excess grease from the ground beef before adding it to the chili.
  • Use a combination of canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce for a richer flavor.
  • Add a variety of beans to the chili, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add some chopped green bell pepper, onion, and corn for extra flavor and texture.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a more developed flavor.
  • Serve the chili hot with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
  • For the cornbread topping, use a simple cornbread mix or make your own using a blend of cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and milk.
  • Pour the cornbread batter over the chili in a hot cast iron skillet.
  • Bake the cornbread topping in a preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.

Conclusion:

This cornbread-topped cast iron skillet chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The chili is packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices, and the cornbread topping adds a delicious and satisfying crunch. This chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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