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Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili with Cornbread
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the flavors have blended and the chili has thickened.
  • About 30 minutes before the chili is done, preheat the oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, vegetable oil, and honey. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Spread the cornbread batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the chili in bowls with slices of warm cornbread on the side.

Notes

For a thicker chili, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen the texture. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the chili powder by half before adding it to the slow cooker.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Large Skillet, Mixing Bowl, Baking Dish, Oven