Hearty American Beef Chili with Cornbread

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 oz
• 1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg, beaten

Method

1. 01
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
2. 02
   Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. 03
   Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, tomato paste, and chopped bell pepper. Stir to combine.
5. 05
   Bring chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 06
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for cornbread. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
7. 07
   In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and beaten egg. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. 08
   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. 09
   Serve hearty beef chili hot, accompanied by warm cornbread.