Crocktober 10, 2025
Hello there, Slow Cookerers!!!
HAPPY FRIDAY!!
I sent out a Tamale Pie recipe the other day, and since then I've gotten a handful of emails from readers who thought it was too difficult of a
recipe.
Okay. Got it.
I hear your words.
;-)
Chili and Cornbread is similar, but EASIER.
and it's chili season!!
BOOYAH!!
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
This is from scratch, but if you wanted to "cheat," you can easily use canned chili
and your favorite cornbread mix.
You'll only need to cook it for about 2 hours on high, or 4 hours on low -- it's just long enough to bake the cornbread and heat through the chili.
BUT --
here it is the All Homemade from Scratch
Way!
:-)
PS: this is a fantastic candidate for one of those casserole crockpots!
Quick Chili and Cornbread Casserole
reprinted from 365 Slow Cooker Suppers, page
283
serves 6
3 (15-ounce) cans of your favorite beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
For the Cornbread Topping:
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour (I use gluten free)
1 cup milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup white
sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
The Directions.
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Spray the inside with cooking
spray.
Add the beans to the insert along with the onion and garlic. Spoon in the tomato paste, and add the jalapeños and Italian seasoning.
Stir in the broth.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the cornbread
and then spread it evenly over the top of the chili.
if it doesn't cover perfectly, that is okay, that's what makes it homemade! :-)
Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for about 3 hours. Your casserole is finished when the cornbread has browned on top and has begun to pull away from the
sides.
The Verdict.
Chili and cormbread belong together!
This is a great clean-out-the-pantry meal. I ended up using a mixture of black, kidney, and pinto beans.
We added a dollop of sourcream to our servings and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.
Enjoy!!
--> Do you like Clean out the Pantry Meals? Here are some more!! :-)
https://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/2014/07/10-slow-cooker-clean-out-pantry-meals.html
enjoy your weekend!! happy slow cooking!
steph
