Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (2024)

Home » Recipes

Jill Mills

Jump to Recipe Save

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

This Chili Pot Pie is served in an individual sized pot with a homemade cornbread crust. The perfect dinner idea for the family on a cold winter day.

The weather here is absolutely freezing right now! In fact, it’s actually way below freezing. We have been hiding under blankets and making so many of our favorite winter comfort foods. If you’re looking for more dinner recipes to warm your belly check out our Cheeseburger Soup, Crock Pot Pizza Casserole or Instant Pot Potato Soup.

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (2)

Featured Comment

I made this tonight for dinner. It was delicious. I don't have individual ramekins, so I used a small casserole dish and a jiffy corn muffin mix for the topping. It is definitely going into my fall/winter meal rotation!

Chili Pot Pie

I love chili so much. It’s one of my favorite meals ever and it’s fun to try new ways to make it! Don’t you think these would also be really great for a Super Bowl party?

Chili Ingredients:

  • Ground Beef
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Kidney Beans
  • Chili Seasoning

Cornbread Ingredients:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Cornmeal
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Buttermilk
  • Oil
  • Egg
Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (3)

How To Make A Chili Pot Pie

The first thing to do when making this dish is cook the ground beef thoroughly. Drain it and add the beans, chili seasoning and tomato sauce. Easy so far, right?

To make the cornbread, mix the dry ingredients all together in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in a second bowl. Then, add the wet to the dry.

Get four ramekin dishes and spoon into each, one cup of chili and then half a cup of cornbread batter.

Bake for about 25 minutes and if you want, you can top with cheese and sour cream.

This recipe is for four people which is great for most families. If you need to make more, just double up the recipe.

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (4)

What To Eat With Chili Pot Pie

These are truly perfect on their own since you’re getting both the chili and the cornbread in one dish. However, I really like to serve it with corn on the cob! For a warm after dinner dessert try Caramel Apple Bread Pudding or Hot Chocolate Monkey Bread.

Stay warm!

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (5)

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (6)

5 from 31 votes

Chili Pot Pie with Cornbread Crust

A cozy Chili Pot Pie served in an individual-sized pot with a homemade cornbread crust. The perfect family friendly dinner on a cold winter day!

Servings: 4

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

Print Rate Save

Ingredients

Chili Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 8oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 15oz can kidney beans
  • 1 1.25oz packet of chili seasoning

Cornbread Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal finely ground
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg

Toppings:

  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and drain excess fat.

  • Add tomato sauce and kidney beans, undrained, and chili seasoning. Bring to a boil and then cover.

  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Mix all dry cornbread ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

  • Stir together wet ingredients and mix into the dry ingredients.

  • Spoon 1 cup of chili into four 9oz. ramekins. Spread 1/2 cup of the cornbread batter evenly over each ramekin, and place on a baking sheet.

  • Bake until cornbread in cooked all the way through, about 20-25 minutes.

  • Serve immediately with cheese and sour cream.

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

Did You Make This?

Leave a below or tag @kitchenfunwithmy3sons on social media!

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (7)

Categories:

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (8)

We love for you to share our ideas, but require a link back to us for credit. Any of our creations or ideas that are shared without permission are a violation of copyright. On occasion I create posts for sponsors and often use affiliate links. I’ll let you know when that is the case and appreciate your support.

Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust - an Easy Dinner Recipe that Everyone Loves. (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to really good chili? ›

Only Add Flavorful Liquids

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

What to serve at a chili party? ›

Best Side Dishes for Chili
  • Rice. A scoop of steamed rice alongside your chili can work wonders. ...
  • Cornbread Casserole. It's hard to mention chili without thinking of cornbread. ...
  • Baked Potato or Sweet Potato. ...
  • Fresh bread. ...
  • Garlic Bread. ...
  • Salads. ...
  • French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Onion Rings. ...
  • Biscuits.
Nov 3, 2023

What is the magic ingredient for chili? ›

A cup of strong, brewed coffee will work wonders for your pot of chili, imparting a deep, roasted flavor that will make the chili taste like it simmered away all day long.

What adds the most flavor to chili? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

What do Southerners eat with chili? ›

What To Serve With Chili: Our 15 Best Side Dish And Topping Ideas
  • 01 of 15. Southern Skillet Cornbread. ...
  • 02 of 15. Grilled Cheese Sandwich. ...
  • 03 of 15. Chopped Salad. ...
  • 04 of 15. Guacamole. ...
  • 05 of 15. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread. ...
  • 06 of 15. Microwave Baked Potato. ...
  • 07 of 15. Broccoli Cornbread. ...
  • 08 of 15. Cheese Sauce.
Mar 31, 2024

What can I add to chili to make it stand out? ›

Here are some of the most common (and most effective) flavor boosters to add to your chili recipe.
  1. Booze (Beer, Wine, or Liquor) ...
  2. Liquid Smoke. ...
  3. Brine or Vinegar. ...
  4. Soy Sauce. ...
  5. Fish Sauce. ...
  6. Worcestershire Sauce. ...
  7. Coffee or Espresso Powder. ...
  8. Chocolate.
Aug 23, 2021

What makes the best chili meat? ›

The best chili meat is a combination of meats, often a mix of ground chuck, ground sirloin, brisket, diced tri-tip, and/or some bacon or sausage. Do your best to mix smaller pieces with larger pieces to stack textures and make it your own! Happy cooking!

Why would you put vinegar in chili? ›

With only about 1 tablespoon per pot added toward the end of the cooking process, the vinegar will make the flavors more vibrant without overwhelming the dish with its biting tang. Through just a splash, everything becomes a little brighter, and the chili's flavors are more balanced.

What is the best liquid for chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

How do you pimp up a chilli? ›

And then my friends, there are the chilli toppings; a topic about which I have so much to say ...
  1. Sliced fresh chillis.
  2. Jalapeno peppers from a jar.
  3. Sliced spring onions.
  4. Pickled Red Onions.
  5. A squeeze of lime from a lime segment.
  6. Avocado - either sliced or made into a guacamole.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Rubie Ullrich

Last Updated:

Views: 6351

Rating: 4.1 / 5 (72 voted)

Reviews: 95% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Rubie Ullrich

Birthday: 1998-02-02

Address: 743 Stoltenberg Center, Genovevaville, NJ 59925-3119

Phone: +2202978377583

Job: Administration Engineer

Hobby: Surfing, Sailing, Listening to music, Web surfing, Kitesurfing, Geocaching, Backpacking

Introduction: My name is Rubie Ullrich, I am a enthusiastic, perfect, tender, vivacious, talented, famous, delightful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.