Witch’s Cauldron Chili & Cornbread Bake
A hearty, flavorful, and spooky dish perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 lb ground beef or plant-based alternative
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz black beans drained
- 15 oz kidney beans drained
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cornbread Topping
- 1 box cornbread mix (plus eggs/milk) or 2 cups homemade batter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, then sauté onion and pepper until tender.
- Add garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in ground beef or plant-based option, cook until browned (or sauté mushrooms until tender).
- Mix in beans, crushed tomatoes, broth, and spices, simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer chili to a baking dish if needed.
- Spread cornbread batter over the chili, leaving gaps for bubbling.
- Bake uncovered for 25–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 350, Total Carbs: 50g, Net Carbs: 35g, Fats: 12g, Protein: 20g
