Nothing beats eating a warm bowl of chili with some buttered cornbread on a brisk cool autumn evening. Try this with your family. It is for a basic chili and cornbread. No frills just plain and simple.
Takes about 15 minutes to make and simmers for 30. Serves 6 people–adjust the amounts that you need to your families size.
You will need the following to make this:
- 1 pound hamburger
- 1 small onion, diced—remember your lesson on how to dice this
- 1- 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1- 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained
- 1- 15 oz can of chilli beans
- 1- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup of water
- a dash of chilli powder
- a dash of garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add all the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
For your cornbread you will need the following:
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 c sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 heaping tsp baking powder2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 T melted margarine
Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Bake 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center to know when it is done.