
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chili and Cornbread Skillet
Chili and Cornbread Skillet is made with can chili or pinto beans, chili powder, and can chili seasoned tomatoes.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef · Beans & lentils
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Include the rest
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
ground beef
In the method: In a 12″ oven-safe skillet, cook ground beef and onions until no longer pink.
small onion (, diced)
In the method: In a 12″ oven-safe skillet, cook ground beef and onions until no longer pink.
Kosher salt (, to taste)
In the method: Season with salt, pepper and chili powder.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound ground beefIngredient note
Source: 1 small onion (, diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (, to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons chili powder (, more to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 15 ounce can black beans (, drained)Ingredient note
Source: 15 ounce can chili or pinto beansIngredient note
Source: 15 ounce can chili seasoned tomatoes (, or diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup frozen cornIngredient note
Source: 8 ounce can tomato sauceIngredient note
Source: 8.5 ounce cornbread mix (, plus ingredients on the box )Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 to 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (, plus some for garnish); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Chili and Cornbread Skillet
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Top with sour cream and chives if desired.
A little more help as you go
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, skillet, and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is nice and golden brown.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Additional recipe notes
Storage: Store in a sealed covered container for up to 3 days. Make ahead instructions: You can make the chili 1-2 days in advance. I would recommend making the cornbread and adding right before baking. No skillet? You could also use an 9×11″ casserole dish. Cornbread: You can use a premade box like Jiffy or use my homemade Mexican cornbread mix.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: iheartnaptime.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



