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Texas Style Chili with Cornbread Crust: The “Bowl of Red” Bake


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  • Author: Inas Recipes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Un chili de bœuf mijoté riche et épicé recouvert d’un pain de maïs doré et moelleux, parfait pour un repas réconfortant.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast (cubed)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Brown beef cubes in batches in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven.
  2. Remove beef and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cocoa powder and toast for 30 seconds.
  4. Return beef to the skillet and pour in beef broth.
  5. Cover and simmer on low for 2–3 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, buttermilk, and egg.
  7. Pour cornbread batter evenly over the chili mixture.
  8. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until cornbread is golden.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Searing the beef deeply adds rich flavor to the chili. Cocoa powder enhances the savory depth without making the dish taste sweet.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg