Hearty American Beef Chili with Cornbread

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
2. 2 Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. 3 Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, tomato paste, and chopped bell pepper. Stir to combine.
5. 5 Bring chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for cornbread. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
7. 7 In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and beaten egg. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. 8 Pour cornbread batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9 Serve hearty beef chili hot, accompanied by warm cornbread.