Hearty Baked Chili Cornbread Pot Pie

This comforting and flavorful dish combines the best elements of chili and cornbread in a satisfying pot pie. With layers of spicy chili, creamy cornbread, and melted cheese, this dish is perfect for cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 box cornbread mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions.
5. Pour chili mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Spread cornbread batter evenly over the top of the chili.
7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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