Chili and Cornbread Bake

This dish is hearty, full of flavor and perfect for family meals! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Redpack Tomatoes. All opinions are 100% mine.

The cold weather has finally arrived in our neck of the woods. After an unusually warm December, I’m actually embracing the cooler temperatures and enjoying relaxing evenings at home. Winter has it’s own set of things that I enjoy, including binge watching my favorite TV shows and hot comfort foods.

Today I wanted to share one of those delicious meals that I enjoy making during the colder months. This dish is hearty, full of flavor and perfect for family meals. For this recipe I used Redpack Tomatoes which are 100% natural, non-GMO verified, and packed in non-BPA lined cans.

I could immediately see the difference in quality from its fresh appearance and vibrant color. Redpack is also family owned and family farmed, so I don’t have to worry about what I’m feeding my family. And nothing beats a delicious hot meal at the dinner table with loved ones.

Chili and Cornbread Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of ground beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 half of a red, orange and yellow pepper chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1-28oz can of Redpack Tomatoes (crushed)
• 2 cans of kidney beans (washed and drained)
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of oregano
• 3 teaspoons of brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 cup of water
• Cornbread mix (or your favorite recipe)
• Green onions (finely chopped)
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook ground beef, chopped onion, peppers and minced garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain and add can of Redpack crushed tomatoes, beans, chili powder. oregano, brown sugar, cinnamon and water. Cover and simmer until sauce thickens.

Make your favorite cornbread mix, add finely chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese. Pour over chili and bake in the oven according to your cornbread recipe instructions.

Allow chili and cornbread to cool for several minutes before serving. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

This recipe is simple and can be tweaked according to your taste preference. If you like your chili spicy, simply add hot sauce.

You can also add corn or different types of beans if you prefer. There’s truly no right or wrong way of making it, and that’s the beauty of cooking. 🙂

What are some of your favorite ways to make chili? I’d love to hear from you! Also make sure to check out the Redpack Tomatoes website for more family-friendly recipe ideas!