CORNBREAD CHILI POKE BAKE

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Deep red chili fills holes that have been poked in cornbread to create meaty and sweet layers. Topped with the classic accompaniments of cheese, sour cream, jalapenos and scallions, and you've got an easy way to feed a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 cups stone-ground cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, grated
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until the edges are golden brown and the center bounces back when pressed with a finger, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • For the chili: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, tomato paste, salt, chipotle powder and cumin and cook until the spices begin to fry. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the cornbread is baked, use the handle of a large wooden spoon to poke 35 holes into the cornbread, making sure that the spoon goes all the way to the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Spoon the chili on top of the cornbread and spread evenly with the wooden spoon while pressing the chili into the holes. Top with the cheese, dollops of sour cream, jalapenos and scallions. Cut into 15 pieces and serve immediately.

Jessie Stalder
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cornbread was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


ginal rajakaruna
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cornbread is moist and fluffy, and the chili is flavorful and hearty. I especially like that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Dinuka Malinga
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Stamp Dad
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use any type of chili I want, so I can customize it to my own taste.


Bartosz Skrzycki
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cornbread was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Muzamil Sayil
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cornbread is moist and fluffy, and the chili is flavorful and hearty. I especially like that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Yaseen Shongwe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Asad Ali Kundan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use any type of chili I want, so I can customize it to my own taste.


Gary Burns
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cornbread was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Lynlyn Desalisa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cornbread is moist and fluffy, and the chili is flavorful and hearty. I especially like that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Bentley Tucker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Simphiwe Nzimande
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use any type of chili I want, so I can customize it to my own taste.


Asher Sonwaalaameeh
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cornbread was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


John Hartlieb
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cornbread is moist and fluffy, and the chili is flavorful and hearty. I especially like that I can use canned chili, which makes it even easier to make.


Meya West
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use any type of chili I want, so I can customize it to my own taste.


Victor Mmanga junior
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cornbread was moist and flavorful, and the chili was hearty and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.