CORNBREAD TOPPED CHILI CON CARNE

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Excellent chili recipe to feed a large crowd. Great party food, as it is prepared the day before, and requires only half an hour or so before serving.

Provided by kdsale

Categories     Meat

Time 2h40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 lbs ground beef
7 cups canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 1/2 cups red kidney beans
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups buttermilk
4 eggs
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in very large pan (approx. 7 quarts). Fry onion and garlic until soft. Add chili, coriander, and cumin. Stir well.
  • Add peppers and break up ground beef into the pan and, using a fork, keep turning it to separate as the meat browns. Add diced tomatoes, ketchup, tomato puree, and water. Stir to make a rich, red sauce. When chili starts to boil, sprinkle cocoa and stir together. Add the beans and simmer partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. At this point you can cool and freeze the chili, or just keep it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Pour chili into a large, wide dish or keep in the dish you cook it in if it is ovenproof.
  • Combine salt, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, honey, and oil in a jug. Then stir into the dry ingredients mixing to make a vivid yellow batter.
  • Pour cornmeal topping over chili, or blob over to cover the top as evenly as possible.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over top of cornbread and bake in oven for 30 minutes or until cornbread topping is risen and golden, and chili underneath is bubbling. (Optional - reheat chili on stove before baking to speed up prep time.).
  • Let chili stand for 5 minutes once out of the oven, before cutting the cornbread top into squares or slices to serve with a helping of chili underneath.
  • Serve with sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 101.9, Sodium 731.5, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 24.2

ZaZaBoR Rayhan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


BARR.ALBAN BAGBIN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chili.


Ian
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This chili is so flavorful. I love the combination of the different spices.


Stellar Jeffrey
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this recipe was really good. The cornbread topping was the perfect addition.


Arsalan Enterprises
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my friends and they loved it. The cornbread topping was a nice touch.


Jonathan Dye
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Sharif Kalungi
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Amy Williams
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The cornbread topping really makes this dish. It's a great way to add a little bit of sweetness and texture to the chili.


Ienas Bushra
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of the sweet cornbread and the savory chili. I will definitely be making this again.


Rafay Tahir
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The chili was flavorful and the cornbread topping was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Maiom Akter
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This cornbread-topped chili con carne is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a winter meal. The chili is flavorful and the cornbread topping is a nice addition that adds a bit of sweetness and texture.