CORNBREAD CHILI POKE BAKE

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Deep red chili fills holes that have been poked in cornbread to create meaty and sweet layers. Topped with the classic accompaniments of cheese, sour cream, jalapenos and scallions, and you've got an easy way to feed a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 cups stone-ground cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, grated
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until the edges are golden brown and the center bounces back when pressed with a finger, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • For the chili: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, tomato paste, salt, chipotle powder and cumin and cook until the spices begin to fry. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the cornbread is baked, use the handle of a large wooden spoon to poke 35 holes into the cornbread, making sure that the spoon goes all the way to the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Spoon the chili on top of the cornbread and spread evenly with the wooden spoon while pressing the chili into the holes. Top with the cheese, dollops of sour cream, jalapenos and scallions. Cut into 15 pieces and serve immediately.

Robert Laffoon
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it. The cornbread is moist and flavorful, and the chili is hearty and filling. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mdsiful Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cornbread was moist and fluffy, and the chili was hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zvico Natasha
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cornbread was moist and fluffy, and the chili was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Doreen Agyare
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The cornbread was moist and flavorful, and the chili was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


John Relay
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it. The cornbread is moist and flavorful, and the chili is hearty and filling. I highly recommend this recipe.


rebecca wentworth
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cornbread was moist and fluffy, and the chili was hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tobi Fashina
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cornbread was moist and fluffy, and the chili was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Eneh Chidubem
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The cornbread was moist and flavorful, and the chili was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadia Ramzan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it. The cornbread is moist and flavorful, and the chili is hearty and filling. I highly recommend this recipe.


Justice Siameh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cornbread was moist and fluffy, and the chili was hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Miller
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The cornbread was so moist and fluffy, and the chili was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Sawlip
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cornbread was moist and flavorful, and the chili was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.