Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
