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Easy Chili and Sweet Cornbread Recipe

This easy chili recipe is perfect for a football game party or family meal. Paired with sweet cornbread, you have an amazing dish!

Ingredients

chili:

  • 2 pounds ground beef I often use a lean ground beef
  • 15 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 15 oz can of red kidney beans
  • 13 oz can of stewed tomatoes
  • 2 Alarm Chili Kit
  • shredded cheese freshly shredded tastes best!
  • chopped onion I prefer red, but white works as well
  • water to likeness

cornbread:

  • 2/3 cup milk I use 2% milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions 

  • Simply follow the directions on the 2 Alarm Chili Kit package, but beware of the red pepper unless you like chili very, very spicy. I typically leave out the red pepper altogether. Even without it, it still has a little heat from the chili powder. (so you may omit some chili powder as well if you don't want any kick) I add more tomato sauce than the directions call for, as well as kidney beans and stewed tomatoes, after the spices are added. I also add a little water at a time so I can get the consistency I like. (not too thick, not too thin) I simmer for at least an hour before serving. (the longer, the better) When serving, add shredded cheese and onions. Sour cream would also be lovely.
  • For the cornbread, follow the directions on the Jiffy box, times two. (use both boxes together) Add one tablespoon of sugar to the batter. Sugar makes a HUGE difference in the taste! (tip from my awesome Mother-in-Law) Pour in a 9x13 dish, or a 8x8 cake pan for a thicker cornbread. Bake at least 15 minutes, but it may take a bit longer. (depends on oven) Do the toothpick in the middle trick to make sure it is ready.