Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie

Dive into comfort food bliss with this irresistible Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie—a one-pan wonder that brings together a hearty, flavorful chili base and a golden, fluffy cornbread topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish marries seasoned ground beef (or turkey), black beans, tomatoes, and warm spices like chili powder and cumin, all simmered to perfection in an oven-safe skillet. The topping, made from a quick cornbread mix, bakes to golden perfection right on top of the chili, creating a satisfying, savory layer that's even better with a touch of melted cheddar cheese. Ready in just 50 minutes and garnished with fresh green onions, this easy skillet dinner is a true crowd-pleaser full of rich, smoky flavors and homestyle comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) Diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 box (approximately 8.5 ounces) Cornbread mix
• 0.75 cup Milk (per cornbread mix instructions)
• 1 large Egg (per cornbread mix instructions)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.

Step 4

Add ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in diced red bell pepper, black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 6

While the chili mixture simmers, prepare the cornbread topping according to the package instructions by combining the cornbread mix, milk, and egg in a bowl. Optionally, stir in shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.

Step 7

Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the chili mixture in the skillet.

Step 8

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through (a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean).

Step 9

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2008.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2570.9

Total Fat 152.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 675.4mg	0%
Sodium 3958.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 153.8g	0%

Vitamin D 157.0IU	0%
Calcium 1475.9mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 4428.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 23.9%