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Hearty Slow Cooked Chili with Homemade Cornbread

Chili with cornbread is a classic comfort meal that combines a rich, hearty chili with soft, slightly sweet homemade cornbread. The chili is slow cooked in a crockpot with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices to create a thick and flavorful dish that is perfect for an easy family dinner. Paired with warm cornbread made from scratch creates the perfect balance of savory and comforting flavors. This simple meal is filling, budget-friendly, and great for feeding a crod or enjoying as leftovers the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Can (14oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 1 Can Beans in tomato sauce
  • 1 Can Whole mushrooms, drained
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1 tsp Chili powder (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot

Method
 

  1. In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Season with 1/2 tsp of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, cumin, and chili powder if desired.
  2. Transfer the cooked ground beef into a crockpot with its juices. Add the diced tomatoes, beans, mushrooms and remaining 1/2 teaspoons of spices listed above.
  3. Stir well and cook on high for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to deepen. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Serve & Enjoy! Load the chili into bowls and serve with a slice of warm cornbread on the side with 1 scoop of sour cream. You can also add shredded cheese, green onions, or fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Tips for the Best Chili:
  • Add a pinch of brown sugar to balance acidity
  • Spice it up with cayenne or jalapenos
  • It tastes even better the next day
  • If you don't have time to cook the chili in the crockpot you can also cook it on the stove for 20-30 minutes.
  • If the juices from the chili gets soaked up, add a little bit of beef broth to make it more liquidy.