Skillet Chili Cornbread Pot Pie

Skillet Chili Cornbread Pot Pie

You know those times when you have the energy to cook something, but the thought of making multiple dishes to make up a whole meal is completely beyond you?  Everything is packed into this one recipe, that way, once it’s cooking away we can wipe our hands of it and go get comfortable before putting dinner on the table.

Ingredients:

Chili:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles

1 (14 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

S&P to taste

Topping 

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cornbread mix

2 eggs

2/3 cup milk

1 (8oz.) can creamed corn

1 cup grated cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400º F.

Heat olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Add beef to onion and garlic mixture and cook until browned, 8-10 minutes, then season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, and stir to combine.

Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and all beans and stir until mixed.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

While chili simmers, prepare cornbread by whisking together cornbread mix, eggs and milk in a large bowl. Once combined, fold in creamed corn and cheddar cheese, if using.

Pour cornbread into skillet, on top of chili, and spread into an even layer.

Place skillet in oven and bake cornbread is cooked through and chili mixture is bubbling, 20-25 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!