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Cornbread Topped Chili Pie from Scratch: 7-Step Hearty Comfort Classic

  • Total Time: 1 day, 3 hours
  • Yield: serves 6–8 1x

Ingredients

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¼ cup coconut oil

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)

1 large onion, diced

3 jalapeños, diced

5 garlic cloves, minced

28 oz crushed tomatoes

3 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 pinch ground clove

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chili:
    Heat coconut oil in a large pot. Brown the ground beef (~5 min). Add onion and jalapeños and cook for 10 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
    Add crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, clove, oregano, Worcestershire, and vinegar. Simmer covered on low for 1–2 hours.

  2. Chill the Chili:
    Spread the chili into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking dish. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.

  3. Make Cornbread Batter:
    Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix flour, cornmeal, corn flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
    In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream. Combine wet and dry ingredients into a thick batter.

  4. Prepare Pans:
    Grease 4 mini springform pans or ramekins. Add a thin layer of cornbread batter to the bottom of each.

  5. Add Chili Layer:
    Cut chilled chili into rounds with a cutter. Place one chili disk into each pan over the batter.

  6. Top & Bake:
    Spoon remaining batter over the chili. Smooth tops. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Cool & Serve:
    Let cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove from pans. Serve warm with toppings like sour cream, cheese, and jalapeños.

  • Author: Aliana Alisson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chilling Time: Overnight
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Casserole
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired

Nutrition Facts

NutrientAmount
Calories~550 calories per serving
Sugar6g
Sodium920mg
Fat34g
Saturated Fat15g
Unsaturated Fat17g
Trans Fat0g
Carbohydrates34g
Fiber4g
Protein29g
Cholesterol135mg

Keywords: Chili Pie, Cornbread Casserole, One-Pan Dinner, Comfort Food, Meal Prep, Crowd Pleaser